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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… Go to the web page

Are the boundaries on the Property Viewer equivalent to a survey?

No. The boundaries on our viewer show taxable land from the perspective of the County Appraiser’s office. If you are trying to resolve an issue that involves the exact placement of a property line,… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, February 15, 2012 - 6:35 PM

6:35 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; (b) Approval of applications for authorized emergency vehicle permits for John E. Steele, Jr.; Duane B.… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, November 19, 2014 - 4:00 PM

4:00 p.m. Consider approval of the minutes for September 24, October 29, and November 5, 2014 CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; (b) … Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, September 23, 2009 - 6:35 PM

---See agenda listed on following entry. The Commission will meet at 4:00 p.m. for Administrative items and at 6:35 p.m. for Public items. Thellman called the regular session meeting to… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Mon, February 5, 2007 - 8:30 AM

-Convene CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and(b) Consider approval of PF-12-32-06: Final Plat request for Wakarusa Farm Estates,… Go to the web page

Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair

K-State Research and Extension Douglas County is hosting a Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper… Go to the web page

Food Policy Council (FPC) Meeting on Mon, January 23, 2017 - 6:30 PM

Administrative Items Determine quorum of members, agenda approval Approval of October meeting minutes 2017 membership changes Youth representative spot open 2017 meeting locations (accepting… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, January 30, 2019 - 4:00 PM

*Public comment will be received for each item as it is discussed. 4:00 p.m. - Proclamation honoring the “50 Year History of Visiting Nurses Association” in Douglas County (Debbie Carter). -… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, November 30, 2005 - 6:35 PM

-Convene -Pledge of Allegiance CONSENT AGENDA (1) (a) Consider approval of Commission… Go to the web page

Can I record documents with the Douglas County Register of Deeds if the property referred to is not located in the county?

No. The Douglas County Register of Deeds only records documents that pertain to Douglas County properties. The only exception to this would be a multi-county document where one or more of the… Go to the web page

What if I cannot locate seller to fix problem on vehicle title?

If the seller does not give the buyer a properly assigned title and cannot be located, the buyer must consult with an attorney and go to court to obtain a court order authorizing the Kansas… Go to the web page

How much will my building permit cost?

Building Permit fees are determined by the valuation. For example, the permit for a $100,000 residence would be $993.75. Please click this link for all Zoning and Codes fees. For more… Go to the web page

What equipment does the House Arrest program have to offer?

GPS: Monitors client's movements in real time. The LOC8 provides program participants with an extra battery pack allowing more flexibility when recharging the GPS unit. ExacuTrack1 is a unit… Go to the web page

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge provides hands-on experience, chance to win cash prize

Douglas County is seeking applications for the 2023-2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge! The event will be 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 16, at The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center, 2920… Go to the web page

Commission Board Meeting on Wed, March 30, 2011 - 4:00 PM

4:00 p.m. -Convene-Proclamation to honor retiring Francisca Sierra for 34 years of devotion to Douglas County-Minutes of January 5, January 10, January 19, January 26, February 16, February 23, March… Go to the web page

Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability teams up with After the Harvest and Community Organized Gleaners to expand food recovery on farms

The Lawrence-Douglas County Sustainability Office is teaming up with After the Harvest, a Kansas City, Mo.-based produce rescue nonprofit, and Community Organized Gleaners (COGs), a grassroots… Go to the web page

I have a family member who is eligible for the pretrial release program, but still has a monetary bond requirement that we cannot afford. Why is that and how can we get our family member assessed by the program?

Bond and pretrial release are at the discretion of the Court. There are many reasons as to why a judge may choose to require that a cash or surety bond be posted for release. Since each… Go to the web page

I am required by the Court to serve jail time. I have been approved for house arrest, but do not have the money to pay a private company. Is there anything pretrial services can do for me?

Yes. Douglas County offers a house arrest and electronic monitoring program. The program provides electronic monitoring at no cost to Douglas County residents, or as approved by the court. For more… Go to the web page

Housing Stabilization Collaborative approves changes to distribution of funding for its rent, utility assistance program

UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 1The Housing Stabilization Collaborative (HSC) website is having server troubles today (Feb. 1) due to the large amount of people applying for rent and utility assistance. Douglas… Go to the web page