Lafayette County Services Guide Explains Key Offices and Contacts
A quick reference for Lafayette County residents consolidates key county and city offices, social services, utilities, and emergency contacts to improve access to public services and civic information. The resource matters because it clarifies where to register to vote, obtain property records, report road problems, and find food and medical assistance, strengthening local accountability and civic participation.
Lafayette County residents now have a concise reference to the county and municipal offices they will most often need for everyday civic matters and emergencies. The list identifies primary points of contact for county administration and court records, law enforcement, municipal government, tax and property records, road maintenance, elections, social services, health care, utilities, and public safety, making it easier to navigate local government and community support systems.
For legal and administrative matters contact the Lafayette County Courthouse for county administration and the chancery clerk. For law enforcement non emergency dispatch and records contact the Lafayette County Sheriff s Office. Oxford City Hall houses the mayor s office and the Board of Aldermen offices for municipal decisions and local ordinances. Property owners should contact the county tax assessor for property records and tax information. Road and bridge maintenance is handled through district supervisors in the county road department responsible for local road repairs and winter preparedness.
Voter registration and polling information are handled through the local election office, which also posts polling locations and absentee ballot procedures. Agendas and public notices for the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Aldermen are available online through official county and city websites, which residents should consult to monitor meetings and public comment opportunities.
Community support services are listed for residents seeking food or health assistance. The Pantry of Oxford and Interfaith Compassion Ministry provide food assistance and community support. Local public health contacts and urgent care clinics offer non hospital options for immediate health needs, and Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi serves as the primary hospital in the Oxford area. For utilities and public safety contact municipal water and sewer through city utilities, local fire departments in Oxford and volunteer stations in smaller communities for fire response, and the Mississippi Highway Patrol for incidents on state roads.
To locate direct phone numbers, file forms, or view current agendas and notices call the Lafayette County main switchboard or visit the official Lafayette County and City of Oxford websites. Clear access to these contacts supports timely civic engagement, faster emergency response, and greater transparency in local government operations.
