Welcome!
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.Â
View Kiowa County's 2024 Primary Election Results by clicking on the links below.
2024 Primary Election Results
2024 Primary Statement of Votes Cast
Towner Wind Energy Projects
For more information, visit Invenergy's Towner Energy Center website at the link below.
https://townerenergycenter.invenergy.com/
Towner East And Towner West Wind Energy Application documents are located on the Land Use page.
Kiowa County Commissioners Accepting Bids
The Kiowa County Commissioners are accepting bids for the following:
Courthouse Sidewalk Replacement Project
Old Senior Citizen Center
Click the links above for specifications or contact Tina Adamson at 1305 Goff Street, Eads, Colorado, email kiowaco100@gmail.com, or call 719-438-5810.
KIOWA COUNTY BOARD VACANCIES
The Kiowa County Board of Commissioners are looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in serving on the Fair Board. Applicants need to be team players, willing to work with others to create a great fair & rodeo event. Interested persons are asked to submit a letter of interest to the Commissioner's Office at the courthouse, 1305 Goff Street, mail it to PO Box 100, Eads, CO or email it to kiowaco100@gmail.comÂ
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, 11305 Goff Street, mail it to PO Box 100 Eads, CO or email it to kiowaco100@gmail.com
PREPARE FOR SNAP AND MEDICAID CHANGES!
Does your household receive SNAP or Medicaid benefits? Please click this link for information regarding changes happening with those benefits.Â
Are you experiencing financial hardship and struggling to afford your utility bills? Click here, enter your zip code and start exploring your options for assistance!Â
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Kiowa County has offices available for rent in the 1300 block of Maine Street in the Town of Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado. The details on these rental properties are as follows
#300
- 680 Square Foot / 19' X 38'
- Rent = $600 per month
- Included utilities: gas, electric, water, sewer, trash
- Deposit = $600: 1/2 refundableÂ
- Newly remodeled
- Private exterior entrance and interior entrance
- Private restroom
- Kitchenette
- Direct access to rear balcony
- Elevator access
#400
- 370 Square Foot / 16' X 23'
- Rent = $350 per month
- Included utilities: gas, electric, water, sewer, trash
- Deposit = $350 1/2 refundable ($150)
- Interior entrance only
- Shared restrooms / hallway
- No exterior windows
- Elevator access
Please call the Commissioner's Office at (719) 438-5810 or email kiowaco100@gmail.com with further questions.Â
Kiowa County Landfill News
Kiowa County Employment
A listing of open positions through Kiowa County as well as an application is available under the "Jobs" tab.Â
Building Permits
KIOWA COUNTY REQUIRES ALL NEW BUILDS, ADDITIONS, or MOVING OF BUILDINGS TO BE PERMITTED. A copy of the Building Permit can be found here.
Please contact the Commissioners Office at (719) 438-5810 or email kiowaco100@gmail.com for more information.
OPEN BURNING PERMITS
Permits are required for open burning in Kiowa County. Please contact the Commissioners Office at 1305 Goff St. or call (719) 438-5810 for more information. For a copy of the permit click on the following linkÂ
EADS LANDFILL
HoursÂ
(Effective 01-01-2022)
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"Â
HASWELL LANDFILL
**CLOSED PERMANENTLY**
Landfill will be CLOSEDÂ 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 CLOSURESÂ and your NAME from your cell phone to (719) 691-5426.