Jefferson County
Jefferson County covers 764 square miles of northern Colorado, with the county seat at Golden.
Jefferson County official website
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Where to find things
- Jefferson County property tax search and paymentProperty records · Property taxes
Receive a mailed property tax notice each year by the end of January. If it is not in your hands by early February, contact the treasurer.
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- Colorado property taxIn Colorado the County Assessor sets the value, the County Treasurer collects the tax and the Clerk and Recorder keeps the deeds. The Division of Property Taxation oversees the assessors and publishes the assessment rates.
- Jefferson County AssessorProperty owner
The office that sets each property's value and classification. Start here for valuation notices, exemptions and appeals.
Scot Kersgaard, Assessor- Phone
- 303-271-8600
- Address
- 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419
- Jefferson County zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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- Jefferson County Planning and Zoning
- Phone
- 303-271-8700
- Address
- 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentColorado's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- Jefferson County floodplain and flood zonesFlood zones
Flood zone information and the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- Colorado floodplain and flood mapsColorado's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
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Recorded plats and subdivision maps.
- Jefferson County septic systemsSeptic systems
Rules and permits for onsite septic systems, including new systems, repairs and inspections.
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- Colorado septic system permitsColorado septic permits come from the county or district public health agency under state rules. Start here for the rules, the soil test requirements and your local health agency.
- Jefferson County building and land use permitsBuilding permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
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- Jefferson County Building and Permits
- Phone
- 303-271-8260
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- Colorado building code and construction permitsColorado has no statewide building code for private construction. Each city and county adopts and enforces its own code, and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control covers schools, health facilities and fire code matters. Ask your local building department which code year applies.
- Colorado state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Colorado: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Colorado food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official USDA directory entry for Colorado: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Colorado unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find Colorado unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Colorado Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Colorado Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Colorado energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Colorado energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Colorado WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Colorado child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Colorado rental assistance and public housingRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Colorado emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Colorado WorksCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Colorado child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Colorado older adult servicesSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Colorado Division of Vocational RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Colorado veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Colorado unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Colorado consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Jefferson County offices
- Jefferson County TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.Jerry DiTullio, Treasurer
- Phone
- 303-271-8330
- Address
- 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419
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- Visit website
- Jefferson County tax sale and delinquent taxesProperty taken or sold for unpaid taxes, and how to bid or redeem.
- Jefferson County Clerk and RecorderRecords deeds and other land documents.Amanda Gonzalez, Clerk and Recorder
- Phone
- 303-271-8168
- Address
- 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419
- Website
- Visit website
- Jefferson County Environmental ServicesSeptic and environmental health permits.
- Phone
- 303-232-6301
- Address
- 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419
- Website
- Visit website
- Jefferson County Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Phone
- 303-271-5200
- Address
- 21401 Golden Gate Canyon Road Golden, CO 80403
- Website
- Visit website
- Jefferson County GISMapping and GIS data.
- Phone
- 303-271-6511
- Address
- 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419
- Website
- Visit website
- Jefferson County GIS mapThe official interactive GIS map for Jefferson County. Open it to search a property and see its parcel and the other map layers the county publishes.
- Jefferson County parcel map and property searchJefferson County's public map viewer for parcel boundaries and local map layers.
- Jefferson County GIS data downloadsDownload GIS data from the county's Open Data ArcGIS Hub or preview PDFs, with updates as needed and a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
- Jefferson County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Jefferson County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Jefferson County is at the Longmont Service Center, 9595 Nelson Rd Ste D, Longmont, CO 80501. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (720) 378-5533
- Address
- 9595 Nelson Rd Ste D, Longmont, CO 80501
- Website
- Visit website
Other county departments (3)
- Collaborative Foster Care ProgramYou can learn about becoming a foster parent, register for an information meeting, get in touch with the program, or donate or volunteer to support foster families.
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- Visit website
- Jefferson County Public LibraryResidents can search the library catalog, borrow books, movies, music and e-books, find events, and get help from librarians.
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- Visit website
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office websiteResidents can report a crime, look up inmates, request public records, pay or contest traffic tickets, and read sheriff's office news on this website.
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- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
Other Colorado counties
Neighboring counties
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County covers 764 square miles of northern Colorado, with the county seat at Golden. The County Assessor sets property values, the County Treasurer bills and collects property taxes, and the Clerk and Recorder keeps recorded land documents.
Cities in Jefferson County
- ArvadaArvada Clerk · 720-898-7546
- Bow Mar
- Edgewater
- Golden
- Lakeside
- LakewoodLakewood Clerk · 303-987-7080
- Morrison
- Mountain ViewMountain View Clerk · (720) 659-1938
- WestminsterWestminster Clerk · 303-658-2400
- Wheat Ridge