Center Township of Howard Co.
213 East Jefferson Street,
PO Box 905
Kokomo, IN 46903-0905
Phone (765) 452-8259
Fax (765) 456-3747

fire protection

Center Township has the statutory responsibility to provide fire protection to more than 2,500 residents in the unincorporated area of Center Township. We have more than a million dollars worth of fire fighting equipment housed, used and maintained at the township's expense by the Kokomo Fire Department.

weed control

The township trustee has been given by state statue the obligation and responsibility to order the destruction of detrimental plants. We respond to all weed complaints in the unincorporated area of the the township.

payee program

Center Township offers a payee program for individuals having difficulty managing their Social Security payments or payments from other Public Assistance programs. We may process, in any given year, the payments of approximately $375,000 for 55 - 60 payees. As a result of this program, many payees now have a savings account and no longer need township assistance.

Center Township Assistance

Our primary function is to provide Township Assistance to the less fortunate. We do this through an extensive application process - making sure the right people are getting the assistance needed.
Some of the services we offer include:

Shelter Assistance
Utility Assistance
Food and Clothing
Medical Assistance
Transportation
Household Necessities
Other benefits as determined by trustee

Assistance Eligibility

Individuals and/or households who may be in need must complete an application and meet the township's eligibility standards and guidelines. All adult members of the household must, by law, sign the application.