Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I view and/or print a copy of the Douglas County Fee Schedule?
You can view the different fee schedules for Douglas County by visiting the Douglas County Fee Schedule page. This fee schedule contains fees for the following categories/departments: Read Full Answer
How do I access adopted County Commission resolutions?
Adopted resolutions can be found by browsing through the list of Commission Reports and Archives. Read Full Answer
How do I contact my local city hall for issues such as garbage pickup, water, city planning and sewer backup?
For these issues, you can contact your local City Hall:Baldwin City - City HallEudora City HallLawrence City HallLecompton City Hall Read Full Answer
Kansas is an “open records state”, what does that mean? How do I request open records?
The Kansas Open Records Act allows individuals to inspect and obtain copies of public records, as long as those records are not exempt from disclosure.  Read Full Answer
What are the commission district boundaries?
Please see the County Commission page under "County Commission District Maps"https://www.dgcoks.gov/county-commission#district-maps Read Full Answer
What personal property is taxable?
Article 11, Section 1 of The Kansas Constitution provides that: Tangible personal property shall be classified into six subclasses and assessed uniformly by subclass at the following assessment percentages: Read Full Answer
When and where does the Board of County Commissioners meet?
The Douglas County Commission meets regularly at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the County Courthouse (2nd floor) at 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. If there’s a work session, Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday before their regular meeting. No action is taken during a work session. Go to County Commission page for more info. Read Full Answer
Where can I access commission meeting agendas and minutes?
Current and upcoming commission meeting, including agendas and minutes, can be found on the Commission Meetings page. Read Full Answer
Who is my County Commissioner?
To find your commissioner, please use our Voter Registration Search tool. You can also learn more about each commissioner on the Commission Who We Are page. Read Full Answer