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 Presidents Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed and the Link On Demand rideshare service will be unavailable on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Link On Demand and County offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
Due to a statewide DMV upgrade, online driver license services are unavailable, and motor vehicle and MVExpress kiosk services will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Feb. 13, until the system re-launches on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Douglas County Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for system testing.
February 10, 2026
This February, the Douglas County Homeless Initiatives invites all of us to show a little extra love for our community through Douglas Has HEART, a month-long fundraising campaign benefiting the Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource…
This February, the Douglas County Homeless Initiatives invites all of us to show a little…
Read MoreAugust 19, 2025
In 2024, Douglas County functionally ended homelessness. What does that mean? It means the County’s programs dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness are keeping up with the local need – and new summer counts confirm…
In 2024, Douglas County functionally ended homelessness. What does that mean? It means the County’s…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2025
Pictured: Check presentation at the July 10 Douglas County Homeless Initiative Executive Committee meeting Your compassion continues to make a difference in the lives of people who may have fallen on hard times in Douglas…
Pictured: Check presentation at the July 10 Douglas County Homeless Initiative Executive Committee meeting Your…
Read MoreJuly 10, 2025
When you see an unhoused person near your business or home, we know you want to find a way to connect them with resources and expert help. Now, the specially trained Navigators with Douglas County’s…
When you see an unhoused person near your business or home, we know you want…
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 MoreNovember 20, 2024
Pictured: Douglas County Commissioners and local representatives at GOALS ribbon cutting event Wednesday, Nov. 20 You know that ending homelessness in our community is an ongoing effort. It’s also a community effort. This week, the…
Pictured: Douglas County Commissioners and local representatives at GOALS ribbon cutting event Wednesday, Nov. 20…
Read MoreNovember 11, 2024
Together, Douglas County with its partners announced Functional Zero for Veteran homelessness during a ceremony honoring Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. From left: US Rep. Lauren Boebert, Castle Rock Councilmember Tim Dietz, Commissioner Abe…
Together, Douglas County with its partners announced Functional Zero for Veteran homelessness during a ceremony…
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
Pictured: Members of Douglas County CRT and HEART with Douglas County Commissioners You’ve read the research that unaddressed mental health issues can lead to much larger issues – no matter where you live. But did…
Pictured: Members of Douglas County CRT and HEART with Douglas County Commissioners You’ve read the…
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
County’s Summer Point-in-Time Count reveals the success of Douglas County Homeless Initiative’s programs including Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource Team (HEART), and the “Handouts Don’t Help” Campaign. What does it take to reduce homelessness in…
County’s Summer Point-in-Time Count reveals the success of Douglas County Homeless Initiative’s programs including Homeless…
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