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Kiowa County was created on April 11, 1889, taking its name for the Kiowa Indians. The Missouri Pacific Railroad crossed the Kansas border in 1887 when the area was still part of a larger Bent County. The railroad platted towns approximately every seven miles. Incorporated towns are Sheridan Lake, Eads and Haswell. Unincorporated towns are Towner, Brandon, Chivington and Arlington. Kiowa County is dedicated to providing economic, social, health and other services to its citizens.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED REVISION OF THE IMPACT FEE SECTION OF THE 1041 GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS FOR AREAS AND
ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST FOR KIOWA COUNTY, COLORADO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kiowa County Board of County Commissioners are considering for approval, revisions to the 1041 Regulations for areas and activities of State Interest in Kiowa County, a public hearing will be held before the Kiowa County Board of County Commissioners at the date, time and location specified below:
DATE AND TIME OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S HEARING: August 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION OF HEARING: Basement Meeting Room of the Kiowa County Courthouse, 1305 Goff Street, Eads, Colorado.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to comment upon the requested approval of the revisions to the impact fee portion of the 1041 regulations regarding areas and activities of State interest in Kiowa County. Regulation revisions must be adopted prior to lifting the moratorium on 1041 permitting in the County;
Any person in support of, or objecting to, the proposed regulations may appear at such date, time, and place indicated above to address the County Commissioners, or may send written comments to the Kiowa County Board of County Commissioners prior to the hearing at PO Box 100, Eads, CO 81036. A copy of the proposed regulations are available to view at the Commissioners office in the Courthouse at 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO and will be provided upon request. Requests for digital copies can be made by emailing kiowaco100@gmail.com. You may contact County Administrator, Tina Adamson, at (719)438-5810 for further information.
Kiowa County Public Hearing for 1041 Regulation Revisions
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)
Virtual Meeting Access:
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Click on the link below to access the 1041 Regulations -DRAFT Revised 8-28-2025 document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
1041 Regulations -DRAFT Revised 8-28-2025
Click on the link below to access the STAFF REPORT Kiowa 1041 Regulation Revisions document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
STAFF REPORT Kiowa 1041 Regulation Revisions
Click on the link below to access the Kiowa 1041 Regulation Revision RESOLUTION document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Kiowa County Public Hearing for Invenergy 1041 Permit Amendments
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT
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Access Code: 162-012-397
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Public Hearing Towner East & Towner West
August 28, 2025
1:00pm
Kiowa County Courthouse
Click on the link below to access the Towner West Permit Final [with attachments] document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Towner West Permit Final [with attachments]
Click on the link below to access the Resolution No. ___ 2025 TWE III - Towner West document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Resolution No. ___ 2025 TWE III - Towner West
Click on the link below to access the Towner East Permit Final [with attachments] document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Towner East Permit Final [with attachments]
Click on the link below to access the Resolution No. ___ 2025 TWE III - Towner East document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Towner Wind Energy Projects
For more information about wind energy projects in Kiowa County, click on the link below to be redirected to Invenergy's Towner Energy Center website.
https://townerenergycenter.invenergy.com/
Click on the link to the right to be redirected to Kiowa County's Land Use page for access the Towner East And Towner West Wind Energy Application documents.
Kiowa County Board Vacancies
The Kiowa County Board of Commissioners are looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in serving on the following Kiowa County Boards.
Sheridan Lake & Brandon Recreation District, Towner Recreation District, West Kiowa Cemetery District, and the Kiowa County Library District.
Interested persons are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Commissioner's Office at the courthouse, 1305 Goff Street, or mail it to: PO Box 100 Eads, CO 81036 or email it to: kiowaco100@gmail.com
Research Kiowa County Recorded Documents
Click on the link below to be redirected to The County Recorder website to access Kiowa County Recorded Documents from January 2000 to the current day. Documents are updated daily and can be researched by reception number, document type, legal description, or grantor/grantee name.
Click on the link below to be redirected to the Kiowa County Historical Records Research Site to access recorded documents from Patent up to December 2005. Documents can be researched by book and page or grantor/grantee name.
Find Assistance for Utility Bills
Are you experiencing financial hardship and struggling to afford your utility bills?
Click here to be redirected to the Find Energy website and enter your zip code to start exploring available options for assistance!
Kiowa County Landfill News
**Eads Landfill Rate Change**Hours of Operation:Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours of Operation: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Regular Disposal Fees:
The Eads Landfill in now accepting RESIDENTIAL yard waste at no charge as long as it is delivered to the landfill by the resident in a load containing no other type of waste.
Eads Landfill
(Effective 01-01-2022)
Hours:
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed: Sunday - Tuesday and Thursday
Payment Types: Punch Card, Checks or Credit/Debit Card "Please No Cash"
Haswell Landfill
**CLOSED PERMANENTLY**
Landfill Closures
Landfill will be CLOSED if wind is over 20 MPH or if it is too muddy.
Anyone wishing to receive a text message when there are holiday or weather related closures can text LANDFILL CLOSURES and your NAME from your cell phone to (719) 691-5426.
Kiowa County Employment
Full time. Work closely with Administrator, Financial Officer, Commissioners, other elected officials, auditor, other county offices, road foremen, and other employees Great benefits! EOE.
Kiowa County has a full time job opening for a Custodian. Great benefits include paid holidays, health & life insurance & retirement! EOE
Full time or part time positions in each district. CDL or must be able to obtain one. Great benefits! EOE.
Click here to be redirected to the Kiowa County Jobs page to access information about the current employment opportunities in Kiowa County.
Kiowa County Permits
Building Permits
Kiowa County requires all new builds, additions, or moving of buildings to be permitted.
Click on the links below to be redirected to Kiowa County's Building Permit and Zoning Certificate Application documents in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Kiowa County Zoning Certificate
To determine ground snow and wind loads for a specific location, click on the link below to be redirected to Kiowa County's Land Use page for access to the ASCE Hazard Tool.
Please contact the Commissioners Office at 1305 Goff St. or call: (719) 438-5810 or email: kiowaco100@gmail.com for more information.
Open Burn Permits
Permits are required in Kiowa County for open burning.
Click on the link below to be redirected to Kiowa County's Burn Permit document in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
Please contact the Commissioners Office at 1305 Goff St. or call: (719) 438-5810 or email: kiowaco100@gmail.com for more information.
BHST Permits
Behavioral Health Secure Transportation (BHST) Permits are required in Kiowa County
Click on the link below to be redirected to Kiowa County's BHST Permit Application and Instruction documents in Google Drive to view, print, or download.
BHST Permit Applications and Instructions
Please contact the Commissioners Office at 1305 Goff St. or call: (719) 438-5810 or email: kiowaco100@gmail.com for more information.
Kiowa County's Technology Accessibility Policy
Accessibility Policy
In accordance with HB21-1110, SB23-244, and 8 CCR 1501-1, Kiowa County must provide persons with disabilities equal access to County programs, service, and activities, including those programs, services, and activities that are made available through County websites and other online technology. This policy was developed to promote equal access to such programs, services, and activities provided throughout the County to persons with disabilities. This policy applies to all online technologies, including County customer facing websites, mobile applications, electronic communication, and digital documents such as portable document format (PDF).
Policy Statement
New and redesigned web content published on the County's online technologies after the effective date of this policy will conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, except for content specifically excluded from this policy. No technology or design approach is required. The aim is to maximize access to and use of the County's online technologies by persons with disabilities.
Existing web content published prior to the effective date of this policy will either be archived or modified to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, to the maximum extent feasible, with exception of content specifically excluded from this policy. Web content hosted on the County's public website will be evaluated, prioritized, and scheduled for remediation no later than July 1, 2025, or as extended by the State.
Feedback and Support
We welcome your feedback about the County's digital technology accessibility for users with disabilities. Please contact us if you encounter accessibility barriers and for requests for accommodations to any of the County's online services. We are committed to responding within two (2) business days during our normal office hours.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information:
Kiowa County Board of Commissioners
Attn: Administrative Assistant
P.O. Box 100
1305 Goff Street
Eads, Colorado 81036
Email:
Phone: (719) 438-5810
Fax: (719) 438-5615