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Jeffco Commissioners to Host Telephone Town Hall on May 17

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (BCC) is hosting a telephone town hall on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. During this meeting, the commissioners will welcome Jeffco Public Health experts to discuss important COVID-19 updates. Read on...
New Drop Boxes at Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility

Drop boxes were recently added to the desk just inside the main entrance of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, where citizens can drop off documents for various offices and departments. Read on...
Read our latest Engage Jeffco enewsletter

Engage Jeffco includes important updates from the county, community events, classes, health and safety tips, announcements and more. Read on...
Commissioner Kraft-Tharp Reflects on First Quarter in Office

Three months ago, I was sworn in as your Jeffco Commissioner, representing District 1. Read about Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp's thoughts on her first three months in office. Read on...
Wind Energy Regulation Updates

Jefferson County drafted changes to the Zoning Resolution to address non-commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems. Public input is requested by Monday, April 26.
Reflections: One Year of COVID-19 in Jeffco

JCPH, the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners reflect on one year of COVID-19 in Colorado and Jefferson County. Read more.
Whiskey Decanters Return to Treasurer’s Office

A collection of whiskey decanters belonging to former Jefferson County Treasurer Donald E. Couch have made their way back home to the Treasurer’s Office and are once again on display there. Read on...
US 6 and Heritage Interchange Design

Golden, CDOT and Jefferson County are partnering to improve the US 6 and Heritage interchange. View four design alternatives and provide your input by March 10. Read on...
Grand Opening of PorchLight, A Family Justice Center

PorchLight will provide an entryway into a network of services for victims of violence. Visitors to the center will have access to comprehensive services to assist in their healing, all in one place. And the long-awaited grand opening is finally here. Read on...
National Public Risk Management Awareness Day

We would like to recognize our safety and risk teams and give kudos to all of these staff members and groups within Jefferson County who work so hard behind the scenes every day to enhance our ability to serve our community. Read on...
Jefferson County Moves to Level Yellow on State’s New Dial 2.0

On Feb. 5, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced a new Dial Framework. Under the new dial, Jefferson County is under Level Yellow. Read more.
2020 Historically Jeffco Magazine Now Available!

The Jefferson County Historical Commission invites you to read its annual publication, Historically Jeffco magazine. Read on...
New! Sign up for Notifications for COVID-19 Alerts

Subscribe to the Jeffco COVID-19 Alerts notifications to get the latest information from JCPH. Read on...
Inspections Start, Businesses Pre-Certified for Jefferson County’s Five-Star Certification Program

With approval of the Jeffco Five-Star Certification Program, Jefferson County has begun sending inspectors out to restaurants that indicated interest for certification and participation in the program and completed an application that was approved. Read on...
Meet Your Newly Elected Jeffco Officials on Jan. 12

Please join us for the 2021 Jefferson Count Elected Officials Swearing-In Ceremony. The ceremony will be held virtually via Webex on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. Read on...
CDPHE Approves Jefferson County’s Five-Star Certification Program

On December 31, 2020, at 4 p.m., we received approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) of our Five-Star Certification Program. Read on...
Jefferson County Submits Application for Five-Star Certified Business Variance Program

Jefferson County submitted the required application and letters of support to the CDPHE on Dec. 23 for the “5 star” certified business variance program that, if approved, will allow increased capacity for local businesses. Read on...
Jefferson County Public Health Announces New Large Capacity COVID-19 Testing Sites

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) and Curative Testing, is launching two new FREE COVID-19 testing sites in the county. Read on...
Jeffco Development and Transportation In-Person Services Closed

Building Safety, Planning and Zoning and Transportation and Engineering divisions are closing in-person services due to the increase in the community spread of COVID-19. Staff are working remotely to provide online and virtual services. Read on...
Climate Action Plan Approved

On Sept. 15, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissions adopted by majority vote Resolution No. CC20-254, a resolution acknowledging the global climate crisis and affirming the county’s commitment to climate action. Read on...
Notice: First Amended Public Health Order 20-009

In response to questions from the public and partners, we have added a number of clarifications to the First Amended JCPH PHO 20-009. This amended version is now in effect. Read more.
JCPH Announces New COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies to Help Protect Community

Jefferson County relinquishes its local variance and implements a new public health order in a last effort to avoid being moved to level three in the state’s dial framework. Read more.
Commissioners Highlight Local Businesses in Video Series

Jefferson County Commissioners Libby Szabo, Casey Tighe and Lesley Dahlkemper visited with business owners who are emphasizing public safety. These visits were filmed and a series of videos is now available on our YouTube channel. Read on...
Jeffco Sustainability and Human Services Partner to Distribute Free LED Lighting Kits

The free LED lighting kits will help residents save energy and money at home. The kits each include 10 specialty LED light bulbs and a solar-powered USB battery pack. Read on...
Sheltair Unveils New Denver FBO Terminal and Hangar Complex

Sheltair is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art FBO and hangar complex at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado. Read on...
Jeffco Taking Steps to Reduce COVID-19 Case Increase with Goal of Avoiding Business Closures

Jeffco has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases and has surpassed its two-week case limit set forth in its first variance. Read more.
JCPH Issues Public Health Order 20-008 Requiring Mask-Wearing Outdoors

JCPH today issued a new Public Health Order 20-008 that requires everyone in Jeffco ages 11 and older to wear a mask or cloth face covering when in public settings — both indoors and outdoors — when unable to maintain 6 foot social distancing. Read more.
JCPH Issues Public Health Order 20-007 Requiring Approval of Large Event Plans

JCPH today issued Public Health Order 20-007, which requires venues hosting large events to provide a plan outlining how they will adhere to the state’s Safer-at-Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors requirements. Read more.
JCPH Adopts State Executive Order Requiring Use of Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces

JCPH will rescind its Public Health Order 20-005. All individuals and businesses within Jefferson County should follow the face covering requirements set forth in the state’s EO D 2020 138. Read more.
JCPH Statement on Bandimere Speedway’s Fourth of July Events

JCPH has been closely monitoring the situation at Bandimere Speedway, and we are disappointed in the organization’s ability to limit and manage the crowd size, implement social distancing requirements and adhere to Colorado’s Public Health Order 20-28. Read more.
JCPH Urges Residents to Continue to Take Steps to Prevent COVID-19

As cases of COVID-19 begin to decline in the county, JCPH reminds residents we must all continue to take important steps to sustain this momentum. This is especially important as our communities continue to reopen. Read more.
Floodplain Information for Jeffco Residents

Many people think they are not in danger of flooding if they don't live near a stream or creek. Unfortunately, this is note true. Flooding is the nation’s number one natural disaster. Read on...
Jeffco Hope Fund to Help Strengthen and Stabilize Community Organizations Responding to COVID-19

Community First Foundation created the Jeffco Hope Fund to strengthen and stabilize community organizations responding to and impacted by COVID-19. With a $1 million contribution to the fund, the Foundation welcomes donations from the Jeffco community. Read on...
Jeffco Strong: Working Together to Keep Our Community Healthy and Safe

Jeffco has a long tradition of coming together to care for one another in times of crisis. Please read this important note from your Jefferson County Commissioners on the COVID-19 response in Jeffco. Read on...
Jefferson County Online Services Page Now Available

With Jefferson County offices closed due to COVID-19, the county compiled a page for citizens to find resources for doing business online. Read on...
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Directs a Closure of County Offices

As the COVID-19, or Coronavirus, becomes more widespread, the Board of County Commissioners has directed the closure of all county offices to the public, effective today, March 16. Read on...
Jefferson County Declares Local Emergency to Address COVID-19

On March 13, Commissioner Dahlkemper signed a Disaster Declaration, allowing the county to activate certain response plans and makes the county eligible for funds that may come available to assist in the mitigation efforts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
Jefferson County Government Properties Go Tobacco-Free

Effective February 3, 2020, smoking and the use of tobacco products will not be permitted on Jefferson County Government properties except in select, marked Designated Tobacco Use Areas (DTUA) and private vehicles. Read on...

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