Frequently Asked Questions

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The application period for HCC’s annual Natural and Cultural Hertiage Grant program is currently closed. Check back in January for information about the 2025 grant cycle.  

There are a variety of resources available to property owners interested in learning more about how to protect and preserve historic resources. To learn more about this process and the resources that may be available to you, visit our Conservation Resources page. Often, the first place to…

In addition to honorific recognition, the primary benefit for listing a property is access to state and federal tax credits and funding opportunities that can greatly offset the cost of future repair and maintenance work that will be done on the property. To learn more about the National Register…

You can view and/or print a copy of 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:PhotocopiesRegister of Deeds OfficeSheriff's OfficeCustom MapsPrinted & Standard…

Adopted resolutions can be found by browsing through the list of Commission Reports and Archives.

For these issues, you can contact your local City Hall: Baldwin City - City Hall Website: http://www.baldwincity.org/ Eudora City Hall Website: http://www.cityofeudoraks.gov/ Lawrence City Hall Website: http://www.lawrenceks.org/ Lecompton City Hall Website: http://www.lecompton.…

Please see the County Commission page under "County Commission District Maps"https://www.dgcoks.gov/county-commission#district-maps

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:Mobile homes used for residential purposes...11½%Mineral leasehold interests except oil…

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…

Current and upcoming commission meeting, including agendas and minutes, can be found on the Commission Meetings page.

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.

Real estate sales price information is not considered open record in Kansas (K.S.A. 79-1437f). A licensed appraiser or real estate broker may be able to help you find the information you seek.

Contact us or the Douglas County Treasurer by email, phone or US Mail and we will update your mailing address.

Contact the Register of Deeds to see if a plat or survey is on file for your property.

Usually a list can be ready in 24 to 48 hours. Special circumstances may require a longer time frame.