The Village of
RUTLANDOHIO
Tyler M. Eblin, Mayor
Notice: Department of Parks and Recreation Initiates Emergency Food Assistance Program
Welcome to the Village of Rutland! Whether you are a Village resident, a visitor, or an individual considering relocating to our community, our Village administration is here to help you navigate the resources important for you and your family. Accordingly, we dedicate this page to providing information regarding municipal services, taxation, and the facilities, activities and events you may find enjoyable in our small, bucolic Village.
For questions, concerns, or suggestions, we encourage you to contact our Village Welcome Center, administered by the Office of the Clerk-Fiscal Officer, by calling (740) 742-2121, extension 1000, or visiting us in person at Rutland Civic Center-Village Hall, located at 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775, on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays from 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The Office of the Clerk-Fiscal Officer is the custodian of all official records of the Rutland Mayor's Court. For copies of a Court record, please contact the Clerk's Office by calling the telephone number.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
🖥️ Search the Online Docket and eJournal
The Office of the Clerk-Fiscal Officer is the custodian of all ordinances, resolutions and official records of proceedings. All legislation pending and enacted as well as official records of proceedings, excluding Court records, may be accessed online by clicking the link provided.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
🖥️ View Legislation and Proceedings
The Village Solicitor serves as both the legal counsel and prosecuting attorney of the Village. The Solicitor negotiates on behalf of and represents the Village in all civil matters, prosecutes all misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases and is responsible for recommending plea deals. The Village Solicitor may be contacted via telephone, or by email via the link provided below.
Jurisdiction: Solicitor's Office
Inquiries: (740) 541-0666
Residents and others may reserve and utilize the accomidating and beautiful facilities of the Rutland Civic Center or the James Vennari Park Shelter House by calling the telephone number provided.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
Required for construction or repair of sidewalk within the public right of way; and/or construction of a driveway approach.
Issued By: Street Commissioner's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1004
Required for the construction of a new residential dwelling, or construction of additions to an existing residential dwelling.
Issued By: Mayor's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1005
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Required for construction of fencing on commercial or residential property.
Issued By: Mayor's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1005
Required for the construction of a new residential dwelling, or construction of additions to an existing residential dwelling within a flood hazard area.
Issued By: Mayor's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1005
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Required for the installation or relocation of a manufactured home within the corporation limits of the Village of Rutland.
Issued By: Mayor's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1005
📝 View Application
Regular attendance at meetings of the Rutland Village Council by Village residents are important to the success of the community. Such attendance ensures Village residents remain informed and can express their concerns to their Village officials. The Rutland Village Council is committed to receiving and considering the concerns presented by all Village residents.
Held: Second Monday Monthly at 7:00 P.M.
Location: Rutland Civic Center, 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
If you are interested in elected leadership of the Village of Rutland, consider becoming an elected official. The Village of Rutland, by law, has two elected offices: office of Mayor and office of Member of Village Council. The holders of both offices serve unlimited terms, subject to re-election, each four years in length.
To run for the office of Mayor, a candidate must first reside within the corporation limit of the Village of Rutland. Second, the candidate must be a registered voter, or "elector", of the Village. The candidate would then be required to file a petition declaring candidacy for the office of Mayor containing the signatures of at least 15 qualified electors with the Meigs County Board of Elections no later than 90 days prior to the general municipal election.
For membership on Rutland Village Council, refer to the section below, titled, "Join the Rutland Village Council".
Jurisdiction:
Meigs County Board of Elections (Election)
Office of the Mayor (Appointment)
Inquiries:
(740) 742-2121, Extension 1005 (Office of the Mayor)
(740) 992-2697 (Meigs County Board of Elections)
Our Village relies on reliable individuals with excellent skill, professionalism and the ambition to continuously improve our Village's government and its services. The Village of Rutland workforce consists of Village officials, who serve as the heads of Village departments, and department employees. If you are interested in public service with our community, click on the appropriate link provided to explore open employment opportunities.
Jurisdiction: Office of the Mayor
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121, Extension 1005
🖥️ Search Employment Opportunities and Apply
As a Village Program Instructor, you will help bring arts, cultural, historical, fitness and recreational education to community programs which benefit the quality of life of Village residents and visitors. If you are interested in conducting a class at the Rutland Civic Center, please contact the telephone number provided to get started.
Jurisdiction: Office of the Clerk-Fiscal Officer
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121, Extension 1000
Do you have community service hours to fulfill, or are you interested in joining the Village of Rutland workforce as a volunteer? The Village of Rutland Volunteer Program allows Village residents and others to serve the community by providing assistance with Village activities and events; and providing support in maintaining Village facilities, parks and recreational programs.
Jurisdiction: Office of the Mayor
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121, Extension 1005
🖥️ Apply to become a Village Volunteer
Residents and others having an interested in the preservation of peace and the suppression of disorder through the support of the Village Police Department are invited to join the Village Auxiliary Police Unit. As a non-certified member of the Village Auxiliary Police Unit, you will have the opportunity to assist with public safety and traffic control at Village events and assist certified police officers with their law enforcement duties.
Those with active Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certificates may join the Village Auxiliary Police Unit as a certified Auxiliary Deputy Marshal. Certified members may carry a firearm, independently patrol Village streets and have full arrest authority.
Jurisdiction: Office of the Mayor
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121, Extension 1005
🖥️ Apply to become an Auxiliary Deputy Marshal (Certified)
🖥️ Apply to become an Auxiliary Deputy Marshal (Non-Certified)
The Rutland Village Council serves as the legislative authority and governing body of the Village of Rutland. The Village Council consists of six members, each elected at-large by the electors of the Village. If a member resigns, is removed, or dies in office, the Village Council elects a qualified elector to fill the seat. If the Village Council fails to do so within thirty days, the Mayor appoints a qualified elector to fill the seat.
To join the Village Council, a candidate must first reside within the corporation limit of the Village of Rutland. Second, the candidate must be a registered voter, or "elector", of the Village. The candidate would then be required to file a petition declaring candidacy for the office of Member of Village Council containing the signatures of at least 15 qualified electors with the Meigs County Board of Elections no later than 90 days prior to the general municipal election.
If a seat on Village Council is vacant, a candidate must file a letter of interest or a Village Council Interest Form for appointment to the vacant seat with the Mayor's Office on or before the due date prescribed on the vacancy notice.
Jurisdiction:
Meigs County Board of Elections (Election)
Office of the Mayor (Appointment)
Inquiries:
(740) 742-2121, Extension 1005 (Office of the Mayor)
(740) 992-2697 (Meigs County Board of Elections)
Defendants having a balance of a court fee or fine may remit payment of the fine online by utilizing the online docketing system, or by calling the Clerk's Office.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
🖥️ Search the Online Docket and Pay Fines
Persons having a balance of a municipal fee, other than a court fee or fine, may remit payment of the fee online by utilizing the online bill pay system, or by calling the Clerk's Office.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
Residents and those who work in the Village of Rutland are subject to a one-percent income tax on their earnings. The Village has authorized and delegated all municipal income tax enforcement and collection to the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA).
All residents residing in the Village must be registered with RITA for compliance with the Village's municipal income tax ordinance, and to ensure payment of municipal income taxes can be made.
To register, file and pay your municipal income tax, or to learn more about the tax, exemptions and credits, click the appropriate link provided below.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
🖥️ Learn More about the Income Tax and Exemptions
Those who own property in the Village of Rutland are subject to property taxes. The Village currently levies three current expense levies and one police protection levy, all levied at a 2-mill rate, or $2.00 for every $1,000.00 of taxable property value.
Property taxes are billed to the property owner by the County Treasurer, to whom the property taxes are paid. Once collected, the County Auditor remits payment of the property taxes collected by the County Treasurer to the Village Clerk-Fiscal Officer.
Jurisdiction: Meigs County Treasurer's Office
Inquiries: (740) 992-2004
🖥️ Obtain my Balance Owed of Property Taxes
Municipal sewer and water services is provided by the Leading Creek Conservancy District. To establish sewer and water service at your residence, or change or discontinue service, please refer to the appropriate contact information provided below.
Jurisdiction: Leading Creek Conservancy District
Inquiries: (740) 742-2411
The Department of Police receives and promptly investigates all reports of a crime which has been committed against a victim. Those affected by a crime may report to the Rutland Civic Center-Village Hall and file a police report with the Clerk's Office, which will then be filed with the Marshal, or reported to a deputy on duty. If there is a life-threatening situation or you need immediate police assistance, dial 9-1-1.
Jurisdiction: Clerk's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1000
The Department of Public Service, under the direction of the Street Commissioner, oversees and implements all street maintenance and repair.
Streetlights are maintained by the Ohio Power Company through a contractual agreement with the Village of Rutland.
Street issues, such as potholes and damaged street signs, as well as faulty streetlights can be reported online through the Village's electronic work order management system, or by calling the telephone number provided.
Jurisdiction: Street Commissioner's Office
Inquiries: (740) 742-2121 Ext. 1004
🖥️ Report a Street Issue or Street Light Issue
B-I-N-G-O for a number of amazing prizes for a phenominal cause in supporting the Meigs High School Marching Band and Rutland Volunteer Fire Deparment.
Generally held the first weekend of April, the two BINGO events for the Marching Band and Fire Department draws crowds of hundreds of people, and doesn't disappoint.
Held: First Weekend in April
General Admission: $25.00 per Person
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Not Required | Pay at Door
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is in town. Each year, the Village Department of Parks and Recreation holds the Christmas in the Village event, filled with family-centered fun. The event kicks off with the Village Christmas Parade, followed by Meet with Santa, food and activities at Rutland Civic Center.
Held:
General Admission: Free
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Not Required
Electrify, or get started with your fitness journey through the Dance Fitness Program offered at Rutland Civic Center with Instructor Devon Brothers.
Held: Every Tuesday Weekly at 6:30 P.M.
General Admission: $5.00 per Person
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Not Required | Pay at Door
Discover your artistic skills through the Canvass Painting Program offered at Rutland Civic Center with Instructor Michele Musser.
Held: First Thursday Monthly at 6:00 P.M.
General Admission: $35.00 per Person
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Required | Pay at Door
🖥️ Pre-Register
Held annually, the Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, invites community children to scavenge for 4,000 candy-filled Easter eggs at Rutland Civic Center and Sammy Robinson Field. This year, golden eggs will be hidden for exciting prizes; and attendees will have the opportunity to win the Mayor's Executive Easter Prize.
Held: Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00 P.M.
General Admission: Free
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Not Required
Thrilling and exciting: The Halloween Spooktacular brings the Halloween spirit and fun to the Village ofRutland. Held the last week in October, the Halloween Spooktacular includes community-wide Trick-or-Treat, followed by a Halloween Dance, costume judging contest and a haunted house at Rutland Civic Center.
Held:
General Admission: $5.00 per Person
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Not Required
Let Freedom Ring! at the Fourth-of-July Ox-Roast, an event sponsored by the Rutland Volunteer Fire Department, that celebrates America's independence, while also serving as a fundraiser for Village firefighters. The event begins with a parade of a number of participants, floats and emergency rescue vehicles, followed by an all-day event at Rutland Firemen's Park that includes delicious food, including Rutland's Famous Roast Beef. Concluding the Ox-Roast is the best fireworks in Meigs County at 11 p.m., which are set off from the Sammy "Red" Robinson Field.
Held: First Weekend in July
General Admission: Free
Location: Rutland Firemen's Park
Pre-Registration: Not Required
A new event, the Octoberfest brings block party fun to the crisp, cool fall air. The event brings craft vendors, food vendors, games, inflatables and music for all to enjoy.
Held: Second Weekend in October
General Admission: Free
Craft Vendor Fee: $25.00 (Additional Fees Apply)
Food Vendor Fee: $100.00 (Additional Fees Apply)
Location: 337 Main Street, Rutland, Ohio 45775
Pre-Registration: Required for Vendors
🖥️ Pre-Register