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Colorado County
Broomfield County County Government Offices
County SeatBroomfield
Population75,000
Founded2001 (Colorado's newest county, split from Adams/Boulder/Jefferson/Weld)
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Alert System: CO-WARN; CodeRED; Broomfield Alert; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Broomfield Community Center; school facilities; contact OEM
FEMA Region: Region 8
Notes: Colorado’s newest and smallest county (created 2001 when the City and County of Broomfield incorporated as a consolidated city-county – similar to Denver and San Francisco); Broomfield is simultaneously city and county; one of Colorado’s fastest-growing communities; tornado risk (northeast corridor); hailstorms; flooding (Broomfield Creek, Little Dry Creek); wildfire risk (western open space areas bordering Boulder County); oil and gas development creates hazardous materials risk
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
Roads: Broomfield Public Works – (303) 438-6350 | broomfield.org/public-works
Transit: RTD – Broomfield is served by US-36 Flatiron Flyer BRT (between Boulder and Denver Union Station via Broomfield – very heavily used); RTD local buses; Westminster Station (RTD W Line); Northwest Parkway toll road
Airport: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (Broomfield – Jefferson County border; general aviation and charter; provides relief from DIA congestion); Denver International Airport 30 miles east
Notes: US-36 (Boulder Turnpike – one of the most congested corridors in Colorado; the Flatiron Flyer BRT has significantly reduced car trips); E-470 (east); I-25 and I-70 accessible from Broomfield; Interlocken Business Park is one of Colorado’s premier office and tech campuses; Broomfield’s location between Denver and Boulder on the US-36 corridor makes it a tech hub
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Broomfield Community Development – (303) 438-6371
Services: All permits within the consolidated city-county (no separate municipalities)
Notes: Broomfield is one of Colorado’s fastest-growing communities; Interlocken Business Park attracts major employers; residential growth is rapid; Baseline development (large master-planned community along US-36); Oracle, Ball Corporation headquarters here; Amazon, Google, and other tech companies have major presences
VA Medical: VA Eastern Colorado (Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC – Aurora – accessible via US-36 and I-25); Boulder VA CBOC also accessible
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare; accessible VA via US-36 corridor
Notes: Good VA access given Broomfield’s location between Denver and Boulder; well-served veteran community for a suburban county; Broomfield’s significant employers attract many veteran employees
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Broomfield Public Library – (303) 438-6220 | broomfield.org/library
Branches: Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library (main – Broomfield); Broomfield Community Center Library
Services: Books, e-books, public computers, Wi-Fi, genealogy, maker spaces, children’s programs; Colorado history
Notes: Well-funded library system reflecting Broomfield’s relatively affluent population; maker space programming reflects the tech-corridor community’s interest in STEM and creative making; the library is named for Mamie Doud Eisenhower who was born in Boone, Iowa but grew up in Denver – the Doud family connection to Colorado is honored; small but well-run system
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
City/County Parks: Broomfield Parks and Recreation – (303) 460-6900; 118+ parks and open spaces; Broomfield’s open space system is extensive for a small county – the community has invested significantly in trail networks and parks; Broomfield Community Park; Pikes Peak Avenue trail system; Broomfield Lake
Notable: Interlocken Resort and Conference Center (major resort and business conference facility); 1stBank Center (major concert and events venue – 6,000+ seats); Flat Irons Crossing Mall; Colorado National Speedway (auto racing)
Notes: Broomfield has invested significantly in parks and open space given its rapid growth; the trail network connecting parks and neighborhoods is excellent; the Flatirons backdrop (on the Boulder County border) is visible from throughout Broomfield; 1stBank Center is a major regional entertainment venue; Interlocken Business Park’s attractive campus environment blurs work and recreation
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Broomfield GIS – broomfield.org/gis | (303) 438-6370; DRCOG regional GIS; oil and gas well locations; flood plain maps; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport operations maps
Notes: Active city-county GIS; oil and gas well mapping (active wells in Broomfield – controversial); Broomfield Creek flood plain mapping; development tracking GIS; US-36 transit corridor planning maps
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Broomfield Animal Control – (303) 438-6400; services through Jefferson County animal services for some functions
Notes: Suburban county with the typical Front Range urban wildlife challenges; coyote management; prairie dog management; wildlife corridor connecting to Boulder County open space supports deer and coyotes; the community’s proximity to Boulder County open space means occasional mountain lion sightings; urban wildlife conflicts with fox, raccoon, and skunk are common
Environmental: Colorado DPHE; COGCC (Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission – active oil and gas wells within Broomfield city limits have been highly controversial; residents have pushed for setbacks and stricter regulation); South Boulder Creek and Little Dry Creek watersheds; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport environmental compliance
Notes: Oil and gas drilling within and adjacent to residential Broomfield has been one of the state’s most contentious environmental controversies; wells within 1,000 feet of homes were permitted under old COGCC rules and community opposition was intense; new COGCC rules require greater setbacks but existing wells remain; methane emissions from oil and gas operations contribute to ozone formation in the Denver-Boulder corridor; Broomfield’s rapid growth creates stormwater management challenges; the tech campus environments at Interlocken and throughout the city generally maintain high environmental standards; Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport’s environmental compliance involves noise management and fuel spill prevention
About Broomfield County County
Broomfield County is Colorado’s newest county and Denver-Boulder tech corridor hub – the city-county consolidated in 2001 after decades straddling four county lines sits at the center of Colorado’s highest-concentration technology employment zone, with corporate headquarters, professional incomes, and suburban growth that make it one of the most economically dynamic communities along the Front Range.
Broomfield (the county seat, population ~74,000) is both city and county, a Front Range tech hub on US 36 whose Oracle and Ball Corporation campuses, outdoor recreation access, and Denver-Boulder commuter position define its character.
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Broomfield County Assessor at One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020, phone 303-469-3301. CO assessed at percentage of actual value.
Courts & Legal
Broomfield County District Court at 17 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020, phone 303-464-2323, handles probate.
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
CLERK & RECORDER (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Elections)
17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-3301
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Broomfield Combined Court (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
Broomfield Genealogical Society, Broomfield, CO
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Broomfield is a consolidated city-county – one of the newest counties in Colorado, created in 2001.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Colorado follows the Uniform Probate Code, one of the more streamlined, less court-intensive systems in the country.
Small Estate Affidavit (personal property) – for estates where personal property totals less than roughly $86,000 (twice the “exempt property” amount under C.R.S. § 15-11-403, which adjusts annually for inflation – always confirm the current year’s figure with the court). Available starting 10 days after the death. No court filing required; present the affidavit (Form JDF 999) directly to whoever holds the property.
Summary Administration for small real property – a separate, roughly parallel threshold applies to real property equity. This route does require a court filing.
Informal Probate – the standard path for most estates with a will or clear heirs and no disputes. Handled largely by the court Registrar with minimal hearings.
Formal Probate – required for contested wills, disputed appointments, or complicated estates.
If using the small estate affidavit (personal property)
Wait at least 10 days after the death.
Confirm the fair market value of the decedent’s property (less liens) doesn’t exceed the current statutory threshold, and that no probate has already been opened.
Complete Form JDF 999, Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit.
Present it, along with a certified death certificate, to the bank or institution holding the property – no court filing needed.
If filing for informal or formal probate
File the appropriate application with the Broomfield Combined Court: Form JDF 910 (with a will) or JDF 908 (without one). For formal probate, file JDF 920 or the intestate equivalent. Filing fee is $199.
The court (or Registrar, for informal cases) appoints a personal representative and issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
In informal probate, the personal representative then manages the estate largely independently.
Creditors have 4 months from first publication of notice to file claims.
The estate closes once debts are paid and assets are distributed.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no court filing fee.
Informal or formal probate filing fee: $199.
Personal representative compensation: “reasonable compensation” – no fixed statutory percentage.
No Colorado state estate tax or inheritance tax.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF / POLICE
7 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 438-6400
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
CLERK & RECORDER (Deeds, Marriage Licenses, Elections)
17 DesCombes Dr., Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-3301
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Dept
(303) 438-6228
Human Services
(303) 460-6800
CO Benefits / PEAK
(800) 536-5298
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Broomfield Public Health – (303) 438-6100 | broomfield.org/health
Services: Immunizations, STI testing, environmental health, restaurant inspections; behavioral health; oil and gas air quality monitoring
Hospital: UCHealth Broomfield Hospital (2020 – relatively new hospital serving the rapidly growing community); Children’s Hospital Colorado – Broomfield Campus; SCL Health Lafayette accessible
Notes: UCHealth Broomfield is a modern hospital opened to serve the rapidly growing corridor; Children’s Hospital Colorado has an outpatient campus in Broomfield; the corridor’s tech industry population creates healthcare demand; behavioral health services are important; oil and gas development creates air quality health concerns (ozone from volatile organic compound emissions)
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County Facts
County Seat: Broomfield
Population: 75,000
Area: 34 sq mi (Colorado's smallest county by area)
Established: 2001 (Colorado's newest county, split from Adams/Boulder/Jefferson/Weld)
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