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.

El Paso County Citizen Connect is your Direct Line to the County

Whether you spot a pothole, graffiti, illegal dumping, damage at a park or trail, or if you’d like to connect with your commissioner.

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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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Discover How Your County Works for You

Join us for the 2025 El Paso County Citizen College, taking place the week of October 13–18. This unique, behind-the-scenes experience offers residents the opportunity to explore the core functions of county government—from public safety and elections to land use, budgeting, and more. Learn how your tax dollars are put to work, engage with County leaders, and gain a deeper understanding of the services that keep our community strong, safe, and thriving.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or newly invested in local issues, Citizen College equips you with the knowledge to make a difference and be an informed advocate for El Paso County.

Citizen College Info & Registration
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Strategic Plan Accountability Dashboard

Explore how El Paso County is turning goals into action. The new Strategic Plan Dashboard offers real-time insights into priorities like infrastructure, public trust, service quality, and safety, showcasing our commitment to transparency and measurable results.

Strategic Plan Dashboard
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New Option to Prepay Property Taxes in Monthly Installments

The El Paso County Treasurer’s Office has launched a new option that allows residential and business property owners to prepay their property taxes in smaller, manageable monthly payments.

The program, offered through EscrowTaxes.com, is a secure, cloud-based platform that enables users to set up equal monthly pre-payments. Property owners can pay electronically using e-check, card, or digital wallet.

Learn more at https://treasurer.elpasoco.com/

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Cafe Conversations with Commissioners

El Paso County is excited to announce a new program – “Café Conversations with Commissioners” – which provides an opportunity for residents to engage with commissioners in a casual setting.

These informal meetups allow for El Paso County citizens to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about county initiatives from their own elected officials. Events will be held within each commissioner district, allowing attendees the chance to grab a cup of coffee while casually connecting with fellow residents and local leaders. Times and locations below will be updated as additional conversations are they are scheduled, so be sure to check back often and follow us on social media to stay in the loop.

Cafe Conversations with Commissioners

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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The El Paso County Affordable Housing Directory

The high cost of living can make it challenging for families with limited financial resources to find housing. In response, the El Paso County Economic Development Department has developed an Affordable Housing Directory. This resource aims to assist residents and the community organizations that support them by providing information on housing options available to low-to-moderate-income households.

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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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The Courier

The Courier is a quarterly 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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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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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.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

El Paso County is committed to ensuring that all residents have equal access to county services.

ADA Digital Accessibility

El Paso County is committed to providing equitable access to those who visit our site.

Featured News

Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group

Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group

October 16, 2025 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group. Applications are being accepted for one at-large member and are due by October 30, 2025. El Paso County Citizen Outreach Group (COG) helps educate residents on the work of and…

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El Paso County to Begin Construction on Beacon Lite Road

October 15, 2025 – El Paso County Department of Public Works has selected contractor Capital Paving & Construction, Englewood, CO, for the Beacon Lite Road Project. Construction is set to begin on or around Monday, October 20. The improvements consist of upgrading Beacon Lite Road from gravel to asphalt and improving curves, grades, and drainage.…

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El Paso County Begins 2026 Budget Process with Presentation of Preliminary Balanced Budget

El Paso County Begins 2026 Budget Process with Presentation of Preliminary Balanced Budget

Budget prioritizes fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, public safety, and taxpayer relief through TABOR refund and mill levy reduction October 13, 2025 – The El Paso County Financial Services Department presented the 2026 Preliminary Balanced Budget. The $530.6 million budget reflects El Paso County’s commitment to maintaining low taxes and delivering high-quality public services. Guided by the County’s…

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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.