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  1. Jefferson County neighborhood with mountains in the background and property value appeals in text.

    Jeffco Property Value Appeals Due by June 8

    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...
  2. Engage Jeffco

    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...
  3. Empower Field at Mile High full of fans watching a Broncos game

    Jefferson County Wants Your Input on Allocating Stadium District Funds

    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...
  4. A view of the 2,000+ acres of the now protected Mount Tom Conservation Corridor

    Area Partners Protect 2,000+ Acres of Mount Tom Conservation Corridor

    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...
  5. Commissioners shoveling dirt at The Ives Groundbreaking event on April 25, 2023

    Breaking Ground in Wheat Ridge: The Ives

    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...
  6. Fresh Start logo with details for May 6 event

    Fresh Start Event to Resolve Active Warrants in Jefferson, Gilpin Counties

    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...
  7. Image with icons representing sustainability efforts with text &#34Sustainability Awards&#34

    Nominations Being Accepted for Jefferson County’s Sustainability Awards

    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...
  8. Old county records on a bookshelf

    Seven More Years of Searchable Records Added to Public Database

    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...
  9. Electric vehicle plugged in to charger

    Jefferson County Awarded Grant to Install EV Charging Stations

    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...
  10. News image with Jefferson County Coroner&#39s Office logo

    Jefferson County Coroner’s Office Receives IACME Accreditation

    The Jefferson County Coroner's Office was subjected to a review of 288 standards, including administrative, forensic, investigative, and facility review. Read on...
  11. Commissioners group photo with the text &#34telephone town hall, March 29, 6 p.m.&#34

    Commissioners to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 29

    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...
  12. County News

    Jefferson County Transfers 20 Acres to Westernaires

    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...
  13. County News

    Jefferson County Seeks Community Input on Plan Updates

    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...
  14. Paper bag with food items and text &#34Food System Grants&#34

    Jefferson County Supports 12 Organizations with Food System Grants

    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...
  15. Joe Kerby headshot with text to announce his hiring as County Manager

    Joe Kerby Joins Jefferson County as County Manager

    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...
  16. Andy Kerr headshot with news image text

    Commissioner Kerr — Helping Those In Need

    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...
  17. Rooney Road Recycling Center logo

    Protect Your Family, Jeffco Community by Recycling Household Hazard Waste

    Protect your family, community, and the environment from household hazardous waste with the help of Rooney Road Recycling Center Read on...
  18. Aerial image of runway at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

    ACAP and Jefferson County Sign Ground Lease for Aeronautical Development at RMMA

    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...
  19. Mountains and sunset with Climate Action Plan header

    Commissioners Approve Jefferson County's Climate Action Plan

    The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s first-ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Dec. 20. Read on...
  20. Flowers arrangements with the printed program with swearing in details

    Jefferson County Elected Officials Swearing-in Ceremony

    Newly elected and reelected Jefferson County officials were sworn in at the county’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 10. Read on...
  21. County Commissioners receive a check from the Metro Football Stadium District

    Jefferson County receives $1.1 million from Metropolitan Football Stadium District

    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...
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