Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation.
Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.
If you choose to live in Douglas County, these pages will help you find just about anything you need to know about day-to-day life in your community.
- Resident Services
- Citizenship and Voting
- Things to See and Do
- Property Information
- Affordable Housing
- Care for Seniors & Disabled
- Children & Family Services
- County and District Courts
- Douglas County Sheriff's Office
- Employment
- Foodstamp Services
- Getting Married
- Handling Hazardous Wastes & Materials
- Health Care and Services
- Homeowner Associations
- Human Services
- Jury Duty
- Libraries
- Medicare Services
- News Room
- Off-leash Dog Parks
- Property Information
- Public & Official Records
- Public Safety and Courts
- Report a Pothole
- School District
- Search and Rescue
- Seniors and Youth
- Trash Transfer & Landfill Locations
- Travel & Transportation Information
- Tri-County Health Department (TCHD)
- Where to Call for Legal Information
- Arts & Culture
- Art Encounters
- Castle Rock Players
- Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
- Douglas County Library Locations
- Douglas County Cities & Towns
- Fairgrounds & Events Center
- Front Range Express
- Historical Sites
- Outlets at Castle Rock
- Open Space
- Parks & Trails
- The Colorado Horse Park
- The Wildlife Experience
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Affordable Housing
- Business Property Assessment
- First-Time Homebuyer Program
- Foreclosure Information
- Get a Building Permit or License
- Guide to County Taxes
- Look Up Property Records
- Property Assessment Appeal Information
- Public Trustee
- Recorded Documents
- State Tax Information
- Taxes & Assessments
- Tax Payment Information
Online Services
Building Permit Search
Search building permits online.
Building Contractor Search
Enables users to search building contractors.
Schedule Building Inspections
Create an account with Douglas County and start scheduling your inspections online.
Parcel Search
Find a parcel record.
Comparable Sales by Subject
Find comparable sales by subject.
Comparable Sales by Subdivision
Find comparable sales by subdivision.
Subdivision Parcel Search
Find parcels by subdivision.
Online Protest
Protest your real property Notice of Value (NOV) online.
Business Asset Listings(Personal Property)
View your personal property declaration on-line. All you need is your Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and Account Number.
MapIT
An interactive web mapping tool allowing the user to query and view spatial information.
Property Tax Inquiry
Search and view property tax payment information.
Public Document Access
Search permanent public documents, primarily real estate records.
Search BCC Minutes
Search the Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes.
Foreclosure Property Search
Foreclosure Property Search - for subscribers only.
Unified Sex Offender List
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Lone Tree Police Department, the Parker Police Department, and the Castle Rock Police Department have teamed up to create a resource site of registered sex offenders living in our jurisdictions that fit the criteria of C.R.S. 16-22-110.
Special Needs Registration
The Douglas County Emergency Management Special Needs Registry is a database containing information about individuals in Douglas County with special needs who may require assistance in the event of a disaster. The information may also be used to assist emergency personnel and volunteers in providing assistance. Participation in the Special Needs Registry is voluntary.