Departments
Maricopa County departments, offices, courts, and public agencies provide services related to property, courts, public safety, elections, public health, transportation, environmental regulation, legal services, parks, waste management, and community assistance. This directory is designed to help residents identify the office that most closely matches their needs and find the appropriate phone number for contacting that office.
Finding the Right County Department
Choosing the correct department can make it easier to get information, request records, understand a government process, or determine which office handles a particular service. Property owners may need the Assessor's Office, Recorder's Office, Treasurer's Office, or Planning & Development Department depending on whether the issue involves property valuation, recorded documents, property taxes, land use, zoning, or permits. Court-related matters may involve the Superior Court, Clerk of the Superior Court, Justice Courts, Adult Probation Department, Juvenile Probation Department, or one of the county's public defense offices.
Health, housing, and community needs are handled by several specialized agencies. The Public Health Department provides community health programs and clinical services. The Human Services Department provides assistance related to housing, families, and other community needs, while the Housing Authority focuses on affordable housing and rental assistance. Environmental matters may involve the Air Quality Department, Environmental Services Department, Flood Control District, or Waste Resources & Recycling, depending on the type of concern.
Public Safety, Records, and County Services
Public safety and justice services are provided through offices such as the Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Management, Correctional Health Services, Constables, County Attorney's Office, and Office of the Medical Examiner. Other county offices handle elections, public records, transportation, parks, libraries, and financial services. Election responsibilities are shared between the Elections Department and Recorder's Office, with the Recorder's Office handling voter registration, early in-person voting, and mail voting. The Recorder's Office also maintains recorded documents, while the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors maintains records and documentation related to the Board. The Transportation Department manages county roads and transportation infrastructure, while the Library District provides public library services. The Finance Department and Treasurer's Office handle different aspects of county financial administration.
County Departments Directory
| Name | Services | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Probation Department | Adult probation supervision, court-ordered monitoring, and probation services | 602-506-3581 |
| Air Quality Department | Air quality regulation, permits, inspections, pollution control, and compliance | 602-506-6010 |
| Animal Care & Control | Animal shelters, pet services, stray animal response, and animal care programs | 602-506-7387 |
| Assessor's Office | Property valuation, parcel assessment information, and property classification | 602-506-3406 |
| Board of Supervisors | County policy, public meetings, district representation, budgets, and government oversight | 602-506-3415 |
| Clerk of the Board of Supervisors | Board records, meeting documents, agendas, official filings, and administrative support | 602-506-3766 |
| Clerk of the Superior Court | Court records, case filings, document processing, and court administrative services | 602-372-5375 |
| Constables | Court process service, writ execution, evictions, and authorized civil enforcement | 602-506-1843 |
| Correctional Health Services | Medical and behavioral health care for people in county correctional facilities | 602-876-7100 |
| County Attorney's Office | Criminal prosecution, victim services, and civil legal services for county government | 602-506-3411 |
| Elections Department | Voter services, election administration, ballot information, and election operations | 602-506-1511 |
| Environmental Services Department | Environmental health, inspections, permits, regulatory compliance, and sanitation services | 602-506-6616 |
| Finance Department | County accounting, financial administration, fiscal management, and financial operations | 602-506-3561 |
| Flood Control District | Floodplain management, drainage planning, flood control projects, and flood risk reduction | 602-506-1501 |
| Housing Authority | Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and housing support for eligible households | 602-744-4500 |
| Human Services Department | Housing assistance, family support, community programs, and social services | 602-506-0589 |
| Industrial Development Authority | Development financing and economic programs supporting qualifying community projects | 602-834-5226 |
| Justice Courts | Civil cases, misdemeanor matters, hearings, filings, and other justice court services | 602-372-6300 |
| Juvenile Probation Department | Juvenile probation supervision, rehabilitation, court services, and youth case management | 602-506-4011 |
| Law Library Resource Center | Legal research materials, court forms, self-help information, and public legal resources | 602-506-7353 |
| Library District | Public libraries, books, digital resources, educational programs, and community services | 602-652-3000 |
| Office of Emergency Management | Emergency planning, preparedness, disaster coordination, and incident response support | 602-273-1411 |
| Office of the Legal Advocate | Legal representation and defense services for qualifying court cases | 602-506-4111 |
| Office of the Legal Defender | Criminal defense representation and legal services for eligible clients | 602-506-8800 |
| Office of the Medical Examiner | Death investigations, forensic examinations, identification, and medical examiner services | 602-506-3322 |
| Office of the Public Advocate | Legal representation and advocacy for eligible clients in qualifying court proceedings | 602-372-2815 |
| Office of the Public Defender | Criminal defense representation for eligible people who cannot afford private counsel | 602-506-7711 |
| Parks & Recreation | Regional parks, trails, recreation areas, outdoor programs, and park services | 602-506-2930 |
| Planning & Development Department | Land use planning, zoning, building permits, development review, and code services | 602-506-3301 |
| Public Defense Services | Administration and coordination of court-appointed defense services for eligible individuals | 602-506-7228 |
| Public Fiduciary | Guardianship, conservatorship, estate administration, and fiduciary services in qualifying cases | 602-506-5801 |
| Public Health Department | Disease prevention, clinical services, health programs, and community health information | 602-506-6900 |
| Recorder's Office | Recorded documents, property records, official recordkeeping, and document services | 602-506-3535 |
| School Superintendent | Education administration, school district support, and county school services | 602-506-3866 |
| Sheriff's Office | Law enforcement, detention operations, crime response, and public safety services | 602-876-1000 |
| Superior Court | Superior court cases, hearings, trials, judicial proceedings, and court administration | 602-506-3204 |
| Transportation Department | Road planning, construction, traffic engineering, maintenance, and transportation infrastructure | 602-506-8600 |
| Treasurer's Office | Property tax collection, payment information, county funds, and treasury operations | 602-506-8511 |
| Waste Resources & Recycling | Waste disposal, recycling, transfer operations, and solid waste information | 602-506-4006 |