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The Treasurer's Office provides services related to motor vehicles and property taxes for Douglas County, KS. Get information on plate renewal, titles and 60 day tags, motor vehicle online options, property tax, and more.

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A directory of links to obtain District Court, District Attorney, Administrative and Law Enforcement records. Douglas County provides access to inspect and obtain a variety of records which are not exempted by law. 

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User-fee dust control program

Public Works accepting applications for user-fee dust control program until March 6

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Public Works is accepting applications for the 2026 user-fee dust control program. The deadline for applying is Friday, March 6.The program consists of applying liquid calcium chloride or magnesium…
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Michael Odupitan and Jessica Pauly, of Omni Circle, tour Peaslee Tech

Topeka's Omni Circle Group expands "Ignite: New Venture Discovery' program to Lawrence through partnership with Douglas County eCommunity

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Topeka-based Omni Circle Group, host organization for the Shawnee Startups eCommunity, is expanding its “Ignite: New Venture Discovery” program to the Lawrence area through a collaborative…
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Parking lot south of courthouse

Courthouse parking lot scheduled to be closed to install stormwater utilities

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The small parking lot on the south side of the historic Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., is scheduled to be closed Thursday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 8, to install stormwater utilities that…
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American Flag blowing in wind before a blue sky

District Court and District Attorney's Office Closed on Feb. 16

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Food

Foodprenuer Readiness Training

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Commission Board Meeting Wed, Feb 11 2026 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM

Zoom and County Courthouse
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Board of Zoning Appeals Mon, Feb 16 2026 10:00 AM

Douglas County Public Works Training Room
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Food Policy Council (FPC) Mon, Feb 23 2026 5:30 PM

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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?

Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.

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