By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
December 16, 2025
Douglas County residents should be prepared for unplanned power outages on Wednesday, Dec. 17, as strong winds and extremely dry conditions increase wildfire risk across the Front Range. The National Weather Service has issued a…
Douglas County residents should be prepared for unplanned power outages on Wednesday, Dec. 17, as…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2025
Current Situation We (Xcel Energy) are closely monitoring and preparing for a strong wind event in Colorado forecast to start Wednesday, Dec. 17, along the Front Range. Very dry conditions over the last several weeks…
Current Situation We (Xcel Energy) are closely monitoring and preparing for a strong wind event…
Read MoreOctober 27, 2025
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 are currently on hold due to the federal government shutdown, impacting about 10,000 residents here in Douglas County. Whether you are experiencing food insecurity or want…
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 are currently on hold due to the…
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2025
Is County Line Road part of your daily commute? If so, it’s time to start planning for construction impacts. Douglas County, in partnership with the City of Centennial, City of Littleton, Highlands Ranch Metro District,…
Is County Line Road part of your daily commute? If so, it’s time to start…
Read MoreMay 19, 2025
Your priorities are being heard at the federal level – which may result in funding to widen a critical section of US 85. Following a working advocacy trip by the Board of Douglas County Commissioners…
Your priorities are being heard at the federal level – which may result in funding…
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2025
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government offices are on a two-hour delayed schedule for Friday, Feb. 21. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. Information on closures…
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government…
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2025
Pictured: Check presentation at Feb. 13, 2025. Douglas County Homeless Initiative Executive Committee meeting Your choice to give matters in Douglas County. Thanks to your generous donations as part of the countywide “Handouts Don’t Help”…
Pictured: Check presentation at Feb. 13, 2025. Douglas County Homeless Initiative Executive Committee meeting Your…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2024
If you’re a registered voter in Douglas County, you’ll receive your ballot by mail and can track its status each step of the way. Watch this short “Life of a Ballot” video to see exactly…
If you’re a registered voter in Douglas County, you’ll receive your ballot by mail and…
Read MoreOctober 11, 2024
Updated Saturday, Oct. 19: Paving operations are completed, and County Line Road at US 85 is reopened. If you live or work off County Line Road near US 85, please plan for a week-long closure…
Updated Saturday, Oct. 19: Paving operations are completed, and County Line Road at US 85…
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