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.

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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.

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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.

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Beyond the Dais

El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles. As the most populous county in Colorado, El Paso County has just as many stories to tell as people to tell them. This podcast will endeavor to share those stories.

From local government officials to leaders in the community, Beyond the Dais will step off the elevated platform of the Chamber and shine a spotlight on the people working to make El Paso County a great place to visit, work, and live.

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Citizen Connect

Citizen Connect is a website and mobile app that helps you connect with your local government, access services, and have problems addressed effectively and efficiently. You can track the progress of any request and keep a record of what El Paso County has done to help meet your specific needs

Download the Citizen Connect mobile app or visit CitizenConnect.elpasoco.com to connect directly with your County Commissioner or submit service requests for any road, park, or other issues!

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American Rescue Plan Act

On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program authorized pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). ARPA is bringing one-time funding to our State and County that will assist in the recovery of our region.

The State of Colorado received $3.8 billion, and El Paso County received $139,929,837 based on the County’s population. Learn more about El Paso County’s ARPA Funding.

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The SBA Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center

Available for El Paso County businesses and homeowners affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred June 8 – 23. To learn more, visit: https://dhsem.colorado.gov/press-release/sba-to-open-disaster-loan-outreach-centers-in-hugo-kiowa-sterling-and-a-virtual.

SBA Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center
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The Courier

The Courier is a monthly publication that is circulated physically and virtually to the residents in our community, informing them of County services, values, events, and stories.

The Courier makes it so that every resident of El Paso County can better understand which government services the county offers and how they can benefit from and be involved in local government initiatives.

This not only helps our residents to better grasp where their tax dollars are spent and how local government works, but it also highlights collaborations and partnerships, informing residents of what is going on in the region.

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2024 Budget Information

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Board of County Commissioners must adopt the annual balanced budget by December of each year, by starting the process in October.

El Paso County Elected Officials and County Departments present budget requests and critical needs to the Board of County Commissioners during the annual budget process.

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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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January 2024 Bear Creek Nature Center Programs & Events

Theater Along the Trail: A Bear Creek Living History Saturday, January 6 1:00-2:00; 1:15-2:15; 1:30-2:30, 1:45-2:245 Be entertained and educated about Bear Creek Canyon as our actors give first person accounts, including a Signal Service operator, a County Poor Farm matron, and an owner of a rooming house in Cripple Creek, along our beautiful winter…

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2024 El Paso County Winter Special Events & Programs

Register for Winter Special EventsJANUARY 2024 SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS Theater Along the Trail: A Bear Creek Living History Bear Creek Nature Center Saturday, January 6, 1:00-2:00; 1:15-2:15; 1:30-2:30; 1:45-2:45 Be entertained and educated about Bear Creek Canyon as our actors give first person accounts, including a Signal Service operator, a County Poor Farm matron,…

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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.