Jefferson County property taxpayers will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR). Read on...

One of the best ways to prepare for a disaster – whether it’s wildfire or flooding or a major weather incident – is to be ready before it strikes. Read on...

Jefferson County is updating its Short-Term Rental Regulations to streamline the review process, and to reduce noncompliance. Jeffco community members are encouraged to provide input! Read on...

Together Jeffco: County Plans and Regulations Update is a two-year process which combines efforts to update several county plans. We want to hear from you! Read on...

Engage Jeffco includes important updates from the county, community events, classes, health and safety tips, announcements and more. Read on...

The Jefferson County Board of Health and Jefferson County Public Health are excited to announce Executive Director finalist Dr. Sarah Story, Ph.D., MPP, MPH as the new Executive Director of JCPH. Read more.

It’s that time of the year - - school buses on the road, more bikes on the sidewalks and an increase in traffic overall. Read on...

Jefferson County’s Coroner is hard at work getting her team updated equipment required to meet today’s challenges for hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors. Read on...

Make a difference in your community, apply for a Jeffco Board or Commission! The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners encourages Jeffco residents to apply to serve on various volunteer boards and commissions. Read on...

The I-70 Floyd Hill project, from west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs, encompasses an eight mile section of the I-70 Mountain Corridor that acts as an economic gateway for the state of Colorado and the nation. Read on...

The Drew Hill Road Culvert Project—over Ralston Creek, some four miles northeast of Golden Gate Canyon Road—was completed May 12, 2023. Read on...

Jefferson County’s diverse communities attract visitors to our parks, trails, and downtown main streets. Some of those visitors decide to stay. Read on...

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners announced this year's Sustainability Award winners on Tuesday, June 6. Read about each of the award winners. Read on...

Jefferson County received funds from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District after the sale of the Broncos franchise. Community members are encouraged to help decide how these funds are spent on youth activities. Read on...

The Jefferson County Assessor mails a notice of valuation to real property owners May 1 of each year. If a property owner believes the Assessor has incorrectly valued their property, they can file an appeal by June 8. Read on...

On April 11, The Conservation Fund, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Jefferson County Open Space and Great Outdoors Colorado announced an exciting milestone in their joint effort to protect approximately 2,000 acres. Read on...

On April 25, the Jeffco Commissioners, along with many city and county partners, broke ground in Wheat Ridge on The Ives, an affordable housing project. Read on...

On May 6, people with active warrants for non-violent, low-level misdemeanor and traffic charges in Gilpin or Jefferson counties will once again have an opportunity to resolve their case without arrest. Read on...

Jeffco community members are encouraged to submit nominations by April 26. Sustainability Award winners will be announced at the Board of County Commissioners May 16 public meeting. Read on...

The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office has added all 2005-2011 records to its online, searchable database. The 957,000 records uploaded today include over 4.2 million images that range from marriage certificates to real estate records. Read on...

Charging your electric car in Jefferson County is about to get a little easier. The county is installing new electric vehicle charging stations at popular Jeffco parks. Read on...

The Jefferson County Coroner's Office was subjected to a review of 288 standards, including administrative, forensic, investigative, and facility review. Read on...

In this state of the county style town hall, the Jefferson County Commissioners will recap 2022 projects and discuss 2023 initiatives. Get all of the details, including how to participate. Read on...

Jefferson County has transferred 20.69 acres southeast of the Jeffco Fairgrounds to the Westernaires, an organization that has served area youth since 1949. Read on...

Jefferson County is moving forward with a major initiative to update several of the county's plans. These updates will affect wildfire, evacuations, development, and transportation. Read on...

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $350,000 for food support. These funds are in addition to $1.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for food security efforts in Jeffco. Read on...

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is excited to announce the hiring of Joe Kerby as county manager. He is set to take over the role on Monday, March 20. Read on...

As temperatures dropped, our community rose up to help those most in need. Citizens, our faith-based community, leaders across the county and our employees went above and beyond to collaborate. Read on...

Protect your family, community, and the environment from household hazardous waste with the help of Rooney Road Recycling Center Read on...

American Corporate Airport Partners has inked a long-term lease with Jefferson County to develop 30 acres for business aviation use at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield. Read on...

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s first-ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Dec. 20. Read on...

Newly elected and reelected Jefferson County officials were sworn in at the county’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 10. Read on...

On Sept. 20, 2022, representatives from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) presented a check for $1.1 million to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. Read on...