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 New Year’s Day holiday, all Douglas County offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 on our online services page.
September 27, 2022
Turn on the news, and you can’t escape varying national economic predictions as we head into the final earnings quarter of 2022. But in Douglas County, economic development leaders aren’t hedging bets or making predictions.…
Turn on the news, and you can’t escape varying national economic predictions as we head…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2022
Douglas County will ask voters about two topics on the November ballot – broadband and open space sales tax. During a Regular Business Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Board adopted a resolution asking voters whether…
Douglas County will ask voters about two topics on the November ballot – broadband and…
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022
If you’ve spent an afternoon hiking a Douglas County trail, ridden your horse in one of our wide-open spaces, or taken your furry friend to local dog park, high-five those who shop and dine here.…
If you’ve spent an afternoon hiking a Douglas County trail, ridden your horse in one…
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
Maybe you’re working more from home, or your kids need access to online school, or perhaps you have a virtual doctor’s appointment. The pandemic changed how we live and work – and in many cases,…
Maybe you’re working more from home, or your kids need access to online school, or…
Read MoreMay 4, 2022
The pandemic changed how we all work. But when does working from home become running a business out of your home? For residents in unincorporated Douglas County, there are zoning regulations that define what’s allowed…
The pandemic changed how we all work. But when does working from home become running…
Read MoreApril 13, 2022
Your home is likely one of the most significant financial investments you’ll ever make, which is why Douglas County continues to make significant investments in the firefighting tools needed to protect your life and property…
Your home is likely one of the most significant financial investments you’ll ever make, which…
Read MoreApril 4, 2022
If you’ve made memories at Park Meadows, consider making a career there, too. Maybe it’s where you found your dress for senior prom, registered for wedding gifts, or took your children to see Santa for…
If you’ve made memories at Park Meadows, consider making a career there, too. Maybe it’s…
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022
Are you considering a career change or looking for advancement? There may be an opportunity close to home. The Douglas County Virtual Career Fair continues through Thursday, March 31. Hosted by Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, the career…
Are you considering a career change or looking for advancement? There may be an opportunity…
Read MoreMarch 8, 2022
Students excited about careers in aerospace and defense, or local businesses pursuing work in the industry will soon have those opportunities locally thanks to a new partnership between Douglas County and aerospace leader Lockheed Martin.…
Students excited about careers in aerospace and defense, or local businesses pursuing work in the…
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