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.
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, all online driver license, 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.
The Board of Appeals members hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the County’s Building Official about the application and interpretation of the Building Code.
The Building Board of Appeals (BBOA) members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners by District. Members are required to be qualified by experience and training to act upon matters pertaining to building construction and shall not be employees of Douglas County.
The BBOA meets on an as-needed basis at the Philip S. Miller Building in Castle Rock.
Click here to visit the Building Division.
Your County government makes decisions that impact you – and your elected leaders want you involved. As part of their commitment to an open and transparent government, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners requires that the business of County government should be open to effective public review.
The online portal can help you access all public meetings of the Board of County Commissioners and their appointed Boards and Commissions. Available information includes meeting agendas, minutes, and more. Watch this video to learn how the online portal works and get involved today.