About Us
An Act of the Colorado General Assembly created Washington County, named for George Washington, on February 9th, 1887. Washington County ranks 12th largest of the 64 Colorado counties with a total of 2524 square miles. The 2015 population was 4,814 averaging over 320 acres for every man, woman and child. There are 5 school districts in Washco: Akron, Arickaree, Lone Star, Otis and Woodlin. Most of the land is dedicated to farming and ranching. The county is the second highest of all of the Colorado counties in wheat production. Akron is the county seat and the southernmost part of the county is the ‘high point’ on the great plains between Denver, Colorado and Akron, Ohio with Fremont's Butte and Rocking Chair being familiar landmarks to the locals. Washco is a perfect place to relax, rejuvenate, and captures the honesty and determination of rural people and their families... Read more...
County Announcements
Wind, Solar, and Transmission Lines Applications
Wind Energy: https://washingtoncounty.colorado.gov/sites/washingtoncounty/files/documents/wind%20energy%20aplication.pdf
Solar Power: https://washingtoncounty.colorado.gov/sites/washingtoncounty/files/documents/solar%20power%20application.pdf
Transmission Line: https://washingtoncounty.colorado.gov/sites/washingtoncounty/files/documents/transmission%20lines%20application.pdf
Wind, Solar Regulations and Moratorium on Wind, Solar please click the link to direct you to the Resolutions page - https://washingtoncounty.colorado.gov/2021-resolutions
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center
Washington County Clerk and Recorder Annie Kuntz is seeking written comments from residents of Washington County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center for the 2022 General Election. Please click THIS LINK for more details.
County Commissioner Updates
2022 Agendas2022 Minutes2022 ResolutionsCommissioners WebsiteZoom Recordings
- Minutes and Agendas
- Budget and Audits
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2021 Budget
- Resolutions
- Employee Handbook
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- Monthly Payables
- Akron and Otis
- Local Schools
- Holiday Schedule
- Veteran Services
- Weed / Pest Control
- TV Translator
- Planning and Zoning
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Special Use Permit - Development Permit Swine, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle and Poultry
Foundation Permit for Mobile/Manufactured Homes
Application to Extinguish Current Use by Special Review
Application to Amend Current Use by Special Review
Application for Use by Special Review
Exemption from Subdivision Application Form
Building Permit Application for Mobile or Manufactured Homes
- Landfill
- Road and Bridge
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Road Cut Right of Way Permit - Telecommunications Companies