NOTICE: Please note, that the following meetings will be cancelled:

  • Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
  • Board of County Commissioners – Land Use meeting on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
  • Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, due to the commission attending the Colorado Counties, Inc. 2024 Winter Conference.

Welcome to El Paso County

Welcome to
El Paso County

El Paso County has a population of over 750,000, providing residents with a thriving downtown, family-friendly suburbs, and vast rural expanses. The County is home to eight municipalities, each contributing to the community’s geographic, economic, and social diversity. With mountains to the west, forest to the north, and plains to the east, you can hike, bike, kayak, and explore without ever leaving El Paso County.

Snow capped mountains with a lake in the valley.
Daytime view of houses on the front range with the mountains in the background

Property Owners

El Paso County is a great place to live! We are proud of our community and encourage our residents to partner with us in responsible stewardship. Our resources are available to guide your property ownership journey.

Evening view of the Colorado Springs city skyline with the mountains in the background

Business Owners

El Paso County is a great place to work and do business! We proudly offer various support services and programs to facilitate successful business in our region, including an award-winning workforce development center!

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Visitors

El Paso County is a great place to explore, engage, and celebrate! We are home to America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, and our community is often ranked as one of the most beautiful locations in the country.

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Other Popular Services

El Paso County provides services to the region that no other entity offers. We strive to consistently deliver high-quality, service-focused resources and opportunities that make a difference in our community.

Open Government

We are open, honest, and respectful in our work and communication. We build trust by transparently publishing data and analytics on our finances, the condition of our infrastructure, and our progress toward our strategic objectives.

County Commissioners Agenda & Minutes

Board of County Commissioners meeting information, agendas and live streaming.

Colorado Open Records Act

In the spirit of open government, the Colorado Open Records Act requires that most public records be available to the public.

County Budget & Finance

Information on the County’s original adopted budget, sales & use tax collections and monthly updates.

Elected Officials

Get to know your elected officials for El Paso County.

Elections

Voter registration, polling places, ballot issues and election updates.

Get Involved, Volunteer

El Paso County has more than 40 boards and commissions that need your time and experience.

Public Meetings

El Paso County government invites residents to all public meetings.

Strategic Plan

Strategic thinking and careful planning help identify both long-term and more immediate County priorities.

Featured News

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El Paso County Introduces Snowplow Dashboard Tool

November 22, 2024 – The El Paso County Public Works Department is introducing a new tool to help residents track snow and ice control operations throughout the county. The Active Winter Weather Event Dashboard was created to provide El Paso County residents with a way to monitor the progress of current winter snow removal and ice…

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El Paso County Celebrates Completion of Rex and Meridian Roads Intersection Improvements

November 21, 2024 – El Paso County officials, project team members, and community stakeholders gathered today to celebrate the completion of the $9.9 million Rex and Meridian Roads Intersection Improvements Project. Completed in just 10 months, this major infrastructure initiative delivers crucial safety and capacity enhancements to one of the county’s rapidly growing areas. “This project…

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OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.