This Department oversees the following divisions:

Administration »  The Administration Division  provides various  administrative functions, including preparation of the annual budget, fund and project accounting, grant management, department personnel management, accounts payable and contract administration, capital project management, strategic planning and complaint resolution.  The Administration Division is located at the Minden Inn, 1594 Esmeralda, Minden, room 201.  Public counter hours are 8:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday.  County offices are closed weekends and holidays.

Building Division »  The Building Division reviews plans, issues permits and inspects new construction for conformity to the various Codes adopted by Douglas County.  The public counter is located at the Minden Inn, 1594 Esmeralda, Minden, room 201.  Public counter hours are 8:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday.  County offices are closed weekends and holidays.

Planning Division »  The Planning Division provides zoning information, reviews development agreements,  coordinates the Douglas County Master Plan review process,  implements the Douglas County Master Plan, reviews  and makes recommendations for  Master Plan amendments and zoning changes, administers the FEMA Community Rating system's activities, addresses new parcels,  prepares land use ordinances, administers the building allocation programs, prepares and administers grants including Community Development Bock Grants,   assists in the preparation of Density Bonus Agreements and affordable housing agreements, administers the Transfer Development Rights program, is responsible for development code enforcement, coordinates the County's economic  development activities, issues Home Occupation Permits and Vacation Rental Permits.  The public counter is located at the Minden Inn, 1594 Esmeralda, Minden, room 201.  Public counter hours are 8:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday.  County offices are closed weekends and holidays.

Engineering »  The Engineering Department reviews  and supervises the engineering of County projects, reviews developments, plans for future expansion of water and sewer facilities, monitors County owned water rights,  develops the Design Manual and reviews County Codes for accuracy.  New applications for County  operated water and sewer  systems are accepted at the public counter at the Minden Inn, 1594 Esmeralda,  Minden,  Room 201. Counter hours are 8:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday.  County offices are closed weekends and holidays.

Utilities »  The Utility division provides water and sewer services to various communities within Douglas County, monitors and treats  water  to meet all regulatory standards,  monitors, treats and disposes of sewage in accordance with all regulatory standards and provides 24-hour emergency response for water and sewer emergencies.  Billing for County utilities is handled by the Treasurer's Office, located at the old courthouse, 1616 8th St in Minden.  This office also handles requests for construction water. New applications for County  operated water and sewer  systems are accepted at the public counter Engineering Division at the Minden Inn, 1594 Esmeralda,  Minden,  Room 201. Counter hours are 8:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday.  The office housing utility operations is located at 1120 Airport Road.  Office hours are 7:00 to 3:30.  County offices are closed weekends and holidays. 

 Roads »  The road maintenace department is responsible for the repair and maintenance of County maintained roads and traffic signals,  installs and maintains road signs, maintains roadway markings, administers the snow removal program for County maintained roads, and maintains roadside drainage within the County road right -of -ways.  The road department is located at 1120 Airport Road.  Office hours are 7:00 to 3:30.  County offices are closed weekends and holidays.