Eagle County Government - County Offices

Eagle County’s administrative hub moved from Avon to the newly completed Eagle County Commons in Edwards, consolidating key government services under one roof. The county’s strategic priorities for 2026 focus on reducing wildfire risk across the region, a goal supported by initiatives like the free Basalt chipping program and the Wildfire Collaborative’s outreach. Residents navigate planning documents and land use regulations through the new Development Code Portal, while housing challenges are addressed via the Housing Helpdesk and a $2.5 million down payment assistance fund managed by Housing Eagle County. The county also manages the 87th Eagle County Fair and Rodeo at its fairgrounds, which hosts local talent and skills beyond just rodeo events. Elections are centralized through a new hub managed by the Clerk and Recorder, who also oversee primary election updates and ballot guidelines. Operational details, such as office closures for holidays like Juneteenth and Memorial Day, are communicated directly through the county’s updates. Parking rates for the Eagle County Government complex (EGE) were adjusted effective June 1, 2026, reflecting ongoing infrastructure management. The government entity also engages in broader community partnerships, including a creative collaboration with Vail Health to improve family health services access and lodging tax marketing awards distributed to local organizations.