Douglas County Finance Policy
Financial policies serve as the guiding principles for the County’s financial management and annual budgetary process.
Board of Construction Appeals - Public Hearing Notice - November 13th, 2026
The Douglas County Board of Construction Appeals will hold a meeting on Friday, November 13th, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Public Works Building, located at 3755 East 25th St., Lawrence, KS.
One Time Funds - Douglas County (XLSX, 55.59 KB)
Text Summary of 2020–2026 One-Time Funds
County One‑Time Funding (General Fund, Behavioral Health, Special Alcohol, etc.)
Across 2020–2026, Douglas County allocated one‑time funds t
Open Ride Rules
Open Ride is available on Thursday’s from 9am to 9pm when the building is not in use by reservations.
Open Ride Calendar
Open Ride is available on Thursday’s from 9am to 9pm when the building is not in use by reservations. The Open Ride Calendar is updated daily.
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program Report (PDF, 5.43 MB)
Established with the Heritage Conservation Council (HCC) in 2011, the Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program provides funding to support natural and cultural heritage conservation projects in
This Week at the Senior Resource Center
This is the weekly schedule of events and activities at the Senior Resource Center.
Douglas County Emergency Management Board Bylaws
To meet the responsibilities to joint cities and county and the LEPC, Douglas County Emergency Management Board has adopted the following bylaws.
Digital Accessibility Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide standards and responsibilities to ensure Douglas County digital content is accessible.
Signed Douglas County Food Policy Council Recommendations for Waste Plans (PDF, 411.9 KB)
The Douglas County Food Policy Council urges the City and County to add composting and organic waste recycling to their waste management plans.
Wakarusa Corridor Assessment Technical Report (PDF, 18.93 MB)
Through FEMA technical assistance funding, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) Division of Water Resources led a hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) assessment of the Wakarusa River east of C
GN 2026 City of Lawrence Special Question (PDF, 114.95 KB)
Lawrence voters will decide Nov. 3, 2026 whether to replace a 0.2% sales tax with a 0.3% tax funding public transit.
Planning - Submittal & Review Fees
Douglas County KS — Planning — Submittal & Review Fees
Zoning & Subdivision Requests
Processed through Planning & Development Services Dept (Lawrence KS) — City/Coun
Building Permit Report - August 2026 (PDF, 62.65 KB)
Douglas County recently issued 34 building permits for new homes, remodels, electrical, plumbing, and pool work across several local towns.
United States House of Representatives Districts (External Link)
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2027 Adopted County Budget (PDF, 3.92 MB)
Douglas County estimates 2027 vehicle and watercraft tax revenues, totaling nearly $6.2 million, to help fund general, road, and benefit budgets.
2027 Workers Compensation Fund Overview (PDF, 549.38 KB)
Douglas County maintains a Workers' Compensation Fund to cover insurance claims and workplace injury costs, as detailed in its 2025 financial report.
2024 Single Audit Report (PDF, 784.51 KB)
Douglas County's 2024 audit reviews how federal grant money was spent, following Kansas accounting rules rather than standard national guidelines.
2025 Financial Statement (PDF, 1.1 MB)
This report summarizes Douglas County, Kansas's audited 2025 financial statements, detailing county funds' revenues, spending, and cash balances.
World Cafe Sep 15, 2026 IFSSAP (PDF, 495.26 KB)
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