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Integrating Water into Jefferson County Land Use Planning

When asked what is the most urgent planning issue in Jefferson County, residents responded with a resounding concern for the relationship between water and development. In reply, Planning and Zoning assessed regulations and policies to find the balance be...

Read our latest Engage Jeffco enewsletter

Read the October Issue to find out about county news, community events, classes, health and safety tips, announcements and much more!

Our ongoing goal is to make Engage Jeffco a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, important services...

Human Services Buildings Closed on Fridays

Human Services and Laramie buildings are open for limited in-person services Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Buildings are closed on Fridays but services are available virtually. 

A drop box remains available outside the front door...

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. 2020 is the Sustainability Commission’s inaugu...

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. 

In partnership with Jeff...

Historic Preservation Symposium Going Virtual

The Jefferson County Historical Commission (JCHC) is pleased to present its 17th Annual Historical Preservation Symposium. Due to the pandemic, this free educational program will be presented virtually on three separate Tuesday evenings in October on JCHC...

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.

The goal of the Jeffco Op...

Jeffco Sustainability and Human Services Partner to Distribute Free LED Lighting Kits

Please note that the kits are available to clients of Human Services already visiting the building for official county business, and are not freely available to the public for pickup at this time.

Through a collaborative effort with Xcel Energy’s...

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. It features a 10,400 square-foot FBO terminal, nearly 11 acres of ramp space, and a 31,...

Colorado Highway 74 Rockfall Mitigation Project

On Sept. 2, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor Midwest Rockfall, Inc. began a rockfall mitigation project in Bear Creek Canyon, along Colorado Highway 74 between Morrison and Idledale. Work will involve weekday full closures o...

Commissioners Hosting Telephone Town Hall on August 31

The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is hosting a telephone town hall on Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m. We will be calling 50,000 randomly selected phone numbers to participate, but you don’t have to wait to see if you are chosen.

During this ove...

Xcel Energy to Fly Drones in Jefferson County from July through September 2020

As part of its Wildfire Mitigation Program, Xcel Energy contract crews will perform inspections using an unmanned aerial system (UAS / drone) in Jefferson County from July through September 2020. The drones will fly above Xcel Energy poles, lines, and wir...

Jeffco Taking Steps to Reduce COVID-19 Case Increase with Goal of Avoiding Business Closures

Jefferson County, Colo. – Despite several public health orders over the last few weeks and concerted efforts, Jefferson County has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases – from 388 cases (probable and confirmed) during the weeks of June 27...

JCPH Issues Public Health Order 20-008 Requiring Mask-Wearing Outdoors

Jefferson County, Colo. – Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), at the direction of the Jefferson County Board of Health, today issued a new Public Health Order 20-008 (PHO 20-008) that requires everyone in Jeffco ages 11 and older to wear a ma...

JCPH Issues Public Health Order 20-007 Requiring Approval of Large Event Plans

County Must Take Steps to Suppress Cases or Risk Losing Local Variance

Jefferson County, Colo. – Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) today issued Public Health Order 20-007, which requires venues hosting large events to provide a plan outlining...

JCPH Adopts State Executive Order Requiring Use of Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces

On July 14, 2020, JCPH issued Emergency Public Health Order 20-005 ordering all individuals in Jefferson County to wear face coverings with certain limited exceptions, in an effort to protect and preserve the public health. Shortly after JCPH Order 20-005...

JCPH Statement on Bandimere Speedway’s Fourth of July Events

Jefferson County Public Health (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 ...

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.“We want our customers to know that we are all in this together, and as part of the community, RTD...

JCPH Urges Residents to Continue to Take Steps to Prevent COVID-19

Jefferson County, Colo. — As cases of COVID-19 begin to decline in Jefferson County, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) reminds residents we must all continue to take important steps to sustain this momentum. This is especially impor...

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. The measure was approved by the Board of County Commissioners. To apply for this permit, visit the Planning and Zoning website or see det...

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 not true. Flooding is the nation’s number one natural disaster. Flash floods, inland flooding and seasonal storms fl...

Jefferson County to Move to “Safer-at-Home” Level Beginning May 9

Jefferson County, Colo. — Along with other counties in the Denver Metro region, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) will allow the county’s extension of the Stay-at-Home order to expire at midnight on May 8. This means that ...

JCPH Extends Stay-at-Home Order through May 8

Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (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. ...

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 seed the fund, the foundation welcomes donations from the Jeffco communit...

JCPH Working with Regional Partners on Strategies For Slowly Opening Communities

Jefferson County, Colo. — Earlier this week, Governor Polis announced a path forward to continue to help protect our community from COVID-19 while slowly reopening our economy. The statewide Stay-at-Home order is set to expire on April 26. We ar...

Stay-At-Home Public Health Orders for Jeffco

Updated: April 6, 2020

Governor Jared Polis has extended the statewide Stay-at-Home Order through April 26. Please continue to stay at home, and only leave if you must for critical services and activities. Public health models show social distancing is wor...

Jeffco Strong: Working Together to Keep Our Community Healthy and Safe

Although many of us are feeling a wide range of emotions, including uncertainty and concern, Jeffco has a long tradition of coming together to care for one another in times of crisis.

Multiple county agencies are assisting our lead agency, Jeffco Public He...

Jefferson County Online Services Page Now Available

On March 19, Jefferson County Public Health issued a Public Health Order, which closed dine-in service at bars and restaurants, as well as theaters, gyms and county buildings. With Jefferson County offices closed due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the county ...

JCPH Issues Public Health Order Closing Restaurants and More at the Local Level

Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) 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 Jefferson County, Colorado. T...

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Directs a Closure of County Offices

Update: March 19, 2020

On March 19, 2020, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a First Extension of Disaster Declaration COVID-19 (PDF), which expanded the March 13, 2020, order declaring a COVID-19 local disaster emergency i...

Jefferson County Declares Local Emergency to Address COVID-19

On Friday, March 13, in collaboration with Jefferson County Public Health, Board of County Commissioners Chair Lesley Dahlkemper signed a Disaster Declaration, which allows the county to activate certain response plans and makes the county eligible for fu...

Additional Jefferson County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

Jefferson County, Colo. — We have been notified that another Jefferson County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is in their 50s, and was exposed to the virus during international travel. This brings the total pre...

Learn About the 2020 Census and What it Means for Jeffco

The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departme...

Two Additional Jefferson County Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Jefferson County, Colo. — 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 internation...

First Jefferson County Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19

Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (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-1...

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.

The case presented itself in a male in his 30s, who had contact with a known case ...

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. New signs to point you to those DTUAs th...

Jefferson County Project Receives Award from American Planning Association

The Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association recently granted the Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Division a 2019 Merit Award for Comprehensive Planning on a Small Budget. Jefferson County’s Comprehensive Master Plan is evalu...

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Come to the Jeffco Campus

Jefferson County Facilities Management has installed two new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Administration and Courts Facility. Located on both sides of the upper level of the parking structure, the chargers provide a total of four chargin...

Public Trustee to be Part of the Jefferson County Treasurer's Office

Jefferson County Treasurer Jerry DiTullio was at the Colorado State Capitol on Wednesday, May 29 for the signing of House Bill (HB) 19-1295. This bill moves governor appointed public trustees for Colorado's ten most populous counties into the jurisdiction...