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 fabric. 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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America 250 – Colorado 150 Celebration

In 2026, El Paso County is celebrating dual anniversaries for both the United States and the State of Colorado! Throughout the year, events will take place across the region to commemorate and celebrate this incredible milestone. We invite you to participate, share with others, and feel a sense of pride for the country and state that we live in.

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2026 Asphalt Paving and Preservation Program

El Paso County has been implementing and significantly increasing preservation and paving treatments to improve the paving network by feasibly extending and protecting the life of roadways.

Learn more at https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/road-bridge/construction-maintenance-projects/

More about the Paving and Preservation Program
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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/

Learn More About Property Tax Options
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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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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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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

El Paso County Board of County Commissioners Determines Proposed Buc-ee's Use Qualifies as Allowed Use

El Paso County Board of County Commissioners Determines Proposed Buc-ee’s Use Qualifies as Allowed Use

August 27, 2026 – Today, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners considered Buc-ee’s EPCO, LLC’s appeal of the Planning and Community Development Director’s administrative determination regarding the classification of the proposed use under the El Paso County Land Development Code. After considering the applicable Land Development Code provisions and the evidence presented as…

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El Paso County Names Bonnie Arnoldussen as Deputy Executive Director of Community Resources

El Paso County Names Bonnie Arnoldussen as Deputy Executive Director of Community Resources

August 18, 2026 – El Paso County is pleased to announce Bonnie Arnoldussen as Deputy Executive Director of the Department of Community Resources. The Department of Community Resources includes Justice Services, Veteran Services, and Environmental Services. Arnoldussen will work alongside Executive Director Vernon Stewart to support department-wide operations, strengthen coordination among divisions, and help translate…

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Volunteer Needed for the Park Advisory Board

August 14, 2026 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. The Park Advisory Board reviews and comments on items and proposals related to park philosophies and objectives and makes formal recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.…

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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.