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Integrating Water into Jefferson County Land Use Planning

The link between water and land use in Jeffco has long been evaluated, but policies, regulations, and analysis tools were fragmented. Due to ongoing development and concern about water resources, staff undertook a process to address the issue head-on. 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...
Human Services Buildings Closed on Fridays

Human Services and Laramie buildings are open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Buildings are closed on Friday but services are available virtually. A drop box remains available outside Human Services Building for paper application submission. Read on...
Sustainability Awards Presented

On Sept. 15, the Jefferson County Commissioners and the Sustainability Commission presented four Sustainability Awards for outstanding achievements related to environmental stewardship and community cohesion. 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...
Historic Preservation Symposium Going Virtual

The 17th Annual Historical Preservation Symposium, hosted by the Jefferson County Historical Commission, is going virtual and will be posted on YouTube as a series of videos. The first video will air on at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6. Read on...
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...
Colorado Highway 74 Rockfall Mitigation Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation began a rockfall mitigation project for Colorado Highway 74 between Morrison and Idledale. Work began Sept. 2 and is anticipated to continue through February 2021. Read on...
Commissioners Hosting Telephone Town Hall on August 31

The Board of County Commissioners is hosting a telephone town hall on Monday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m. You can pre-register to participate in our telephone town halls. Read on...
Xcel Energy to Fly Drones in Jefferson County from July through September 2020

Xcel Energy will fly drones in Jefferson County through September 2020. 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.
RTD is Ready to Get the Region Moving Again

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is ready to get the region moving again, and the agency is making strides to safely welcome riders back. Read on...
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.
Jeffco Restaurants Can Apply for a Temporary Outdoor Seating Permit

Restaurants and bars located in unincorporated Jefferson County can now apply for a temporary outdoor seating permit. This temporary process is in place to help establishments reopen while adhering to public health guidelines. Read on...
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...
Jefferson County to Move to “Safer-at-Home” Level Beginning May 9

JCPH will allow the county’s extension of the Stay-at-Home order to expire at midnight on May 8. On May 9, Critical Businesses can remain open, and many non-Critical Businesses can begin to open with some restrictions per the state’s Safer-at-Home order. Read more.
JCPH Extends Stay-at-Home Order through May 8

JCPH has issued a public health order extending the state’s Stay-at-Home order in Jefferson County through May 8, 2020, with a key revision to support non-Critical businesses. This will help protect our community from COVID-19. Read more.
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...
JCPH Working with Regional Partners on Strategies For Slowly Opening Communities

Jefferson County Public Health is working with county leadership, business leaders and Metro Denver public health partners on a regional approach to opening our communities. Everyone should continue to stay at home to the greatest extent possible. Read more.
Stay-At-Home Public Health Orders for Jeffco

Stay-At-Home Public Health Orders were put in place effective March 26 at 8 a.m. Read more.
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...
JCPH Issues Public Health Order Closing Restaurants and More at the Local Level

Jefferson County Public Health today issued a public health order to close all dine-in service at bars and restaurants, as well as all theaters, gyms and county buildings in the county. The purpose of this order is to protect the health of the public. Read more.
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...
Additional Jefferson County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

We have been notified that another Jeffco resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is in their 50s, and was exposed to the virus during international travel. The total of presumptive positive cases among Jeffco residents is four. Read more.
Learn About the 2020 Census and What it Means for Jeffco

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. Read on...
Two Additional Jefferson County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Two passengers aboard a cruise, who are Jefferson County residents, have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals are a male and female, both in their 70s. They were exposed to the virus during international travel. Read more.
First Jefferson County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

JCPH has been notified that the State Laboratory at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has confirmed the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in a Jefferson County resident. Read more.
Jeffco Public Health Statement: First Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Colorado

On March 5, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) reported that the state laboratory had a presumptive positive test result for COVID-19. Read more.
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...
Jefferson County Project Receives Award from American Planning Association

The American Planning Association recently granted the Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Division a 2019 Merit Award for Comprehensive Planning on a Small Budget. Read on...
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Come to the Jeffco Campus

Jefferson County has installed new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Administration and Courts Facility for a total of four EV charging ports available to the public and staff. Read on...
Public Trustee to be Part of the Jefferson County Treasurer's Office

HB19-1295 moves governor appointed public trustees for the ten most populous counties into the jurisdiction of the elected county treasurer. Read on...

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