Home Daycare Inspections

To better serve the daycare providers in the Town of Jackson and in Teton County, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS in conjunction with the Town and County Building Officials have determined to change home daycare inspections to fall under the authority of the approp...

Fire Station 1 moves to its temporary Home

Jackson, WY – June 11, 2019 – Jackson Hole Fire/EMS has moved Fire Station 1 to its temporary home, while the permanent Station 1 undergoes renovation.

On Tuesday, personnel and equipment officially moved from 60 East Pearl Avenue to 305 West Snow King Ave...

Touch-A-Truck

Touch-A-Truck is an annually fundraiser for the Children's museum.  Children get to meet the vehicle operators who build, serve and protect our community.  This year, Bobbi Clauson, Captain Carr, Captain Dunn, Captain Courser, Jack Hutch...

Stop The Bleed

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is participating in the National Stop the Bleed Day. This nationwide program culminates on March 31, 2018 -- National Stop the Bleed Day. Initiated by the White House in 2015, Stop the Bleed is an important public e...

Fire/EMS Prepares for New 3-Story Burn Building

Structure fires are referred to as "High-Risk, Low-Frequency" incidents.  It is great for our community that structure fires are low-frequency, but this adds tremendous risk to firefighters who might not get the experience in a realisti...

Fire/EMS Trains 6 Members in Confined Space Rescue at TEEX

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Members attend Confined Space Rescue Technician training at Texas A&M Extension (TEEX) in College Station, TX.  Confined Space Rescue requires highly trained responders and specialized equipment.  Battalion Chie...

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Station 1 Moves to Temporary Home

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS has moved Fire Station 1 to its temporary home,
while the permanent Station 1 undergoes renovation. 

On Tuesday, personnel and equipment officially moved from 60 East PearlAvenue to 305 West Snow King Avenue, next to the T...

Teton County Fair Now Accepting Event Entries

From pigs to ninja’s, Teton County is now accepting entries for competitions and exhibits in the 2019 Teton County Fair.

A new option for participants this year is access to an online payment and registration system for: Pig Wrestling, JH Ninja W...

Teton County Wins National Award for Budget Presentation

For the second year in a row, Teton County has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Teton County is the only county in the Wyoming to be honored with the esteemed award.

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JH Ninja Warrior is Back for 2019 Teton County Fair

Cows, sheep, pigs, horses and deep fried everything. That’s what you’d expect to see at a county fair. But ninjas?

JH Ninja Warrior is coming back to the Teton County Fair, but this time, with a few surprises. This year’s obst...

Finalists for 105 Mercill Avenue Chosen

The 105 Mercill Avenue housing development will bring at least twenty-two new, permanently deed restricted housing units to the local market by the end of 2021. Five teams responded to the Request for Proposals to develop housing at the site. Four of thes...

New Housing Development Open House

5 Developers Seek to Build Mercill Housing

The RFP (Request for Proposal) to develop housing at 105 Mercill Avenue closed last week. Click here to check out our timeline and the 5 responses we received.

To read the Jackson Hole News & Guide article that covers these RFPs, please click the link ...

Habitat is Holding Information Sessions for their Homeownership Program

Habitat will be launching the next application and selection this summer for 8 Homes at the Grove, in Jackson WY. An information session must be attended to get access to the application. Please see the flyers and links to handouts for more information.

Cl...

HUD Releases New Median Household Income Numbers

The median family income in Teton County, WY rose over 3% in 2018, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Community members seeking safe, stable housing through the Jackson/Teton County Housing Department, Jackson Hole Community Hous...

Jackson Housing Ombudsman Program: Mediation for Housing Conflicts

The new Town of Jackson Housing Ombudsman program was created to assist persons in the town of Jackson with housing concerns. They are here to assist and mediate landloard & tenant disputes, assist in resolving conflicts, and document & identify i...

2019 Housing Supply Plan Approved

In 2015, the Housing Action Plan provided a map for a community-driven course for the future of housing production, preservation, and management. It is based on policy directives from the Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan and informed by eight housi...

New Housing Authority Board Appointment

The Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority Board appointed a new member on Friday, March 15th: Annie Kent Droppert. She will serve a five-year term.

Ms. Droppert is a partner at Geittmann, Larson, and Swift LLP and owns an Attainable Home through the Jacks...

Hidden Hollow Rentals Available

Hidden Hollow, located along North Cache Street, is currently leasing 55 rental units that will be available June 2019. This development - one of the largest in the Town of Jackson - will provide a total of 138 rental units once it's fully built; 74 of th...

PARKing Day 2018

Last Friday the Housing Department had the opportunity to participate in PARKing Day. This event is held all over the world and serves as an opportunity for communities to think about how we utilize public spaces. Locally, Jackson Hole Public Art coordina...

Housing Supply Plan Adopted

The 2018-2022 Housing Supply Plan was adopted Monday, August 6, and details plans for producing and preserving workforce housing in the town and county. Highlights from the plan include: 

• Current projects that, once built, will provide 108 new wor...

Housing Rules & Regs Adopted

Monday, July 2, 2018, Jackson, WY – The Jackson Town Council and Teton County Board of Commissioners formally adopted policy updates to Housing Rules & Regulations today, marking the completion of one project area for the Engage 2017 process....

New videos released on Final Policy updates!

You can watch these handy videos to learn more about the updates for the Housing Rules and Regulations, as well as for the Housing Requirements and Town Zoning:

Town Zoning Update

Housing Requirements Update

Housing Rules and Regulations Update

Teton County C...

Town Reviews Affordable Housing Proposals

The RFP is for the long-term ground lease and development of the Town-owned property located downtown and currently home to the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum and one employee housing unit.  

“This project represents an excellent opportunity to pr...

Trash Transfer Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Becky Kiefer

Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling

www.tetoncountywy.gov/recycle

rkiefer@tetoncountywy.gov

307-733-7678

Teton County Trash Transfer Station Completion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Jackson, Wyo., May 31, 201...

Head Lifeguard

This position oversees safety for all patrons of the aquatic recreation center; ensures safety standards and pool chemical balances; supervises lifeguard personnel.

Qualified applicants will have at least two years’ experience as a head lifeguard...

Deputy Coroner

Teton County Coroner’s office is seeking an on-call Deputy to answer coroner case calls. Hiring wage is $135.96 per on call day and $24.93 an hour when called in for a case. Average 8-10 call days in a month. Ability to work a flexible schedule is a must....

Director of Planning and Building

Searching for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Community Development, or a related field with 7 years’ experience in land use planning forums, including 3 years of supervisory and fiscal management experience. ...

Plans Examiner

Seeking an individual with 5 years’ experience in the principles and practices of the construction/building industry and reading and interpreting building plans and technical specification.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage building permit p...

Long Range Principal Planner

Seeking a collaborative Planner with 5 years’ experience in community development and land use planning programs. This person will serve as the County’s authority on long range planning matters and will help shape development decisions through th...

Lodging Tax Whiteboard Video

Follow this link to view a whiteboard video highlighting the function and uses of the Lodging tax.

Click here to see the Lodging Tax Whiteboard Video.

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Funding

The Lodging Tax provides funding for the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $500,000 to the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and other public safety related Departments’ budgets using Lodging Tax revenues (including the Jackson Police Department and Jackson Victi...

Parks & Recreation Funding

The Lodging tax provides funding to the Parks & Recreation annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $740,000 to the Parks & Recreation budget using Lodging tax revenues. These funds were used for maintenance activities at parks including trash removal, restroom cleaning, general ma...

START Bus Funding

The Lodging tax provides funding to the START Bus annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $800,000 to the START Bus budget using Lodging Tax revenues. These funds were used to support the general operating costs associated with providing public transportation options for the ...

Jackson Hole Community Pathways Funding

The Lodging Tax provides funding to the Jackson Hole Community Pathways annual budget.

In FY 2017, the Town of Jackson and Teton County added approximately $200,000 to the Jackson Hole Community Pathways budget using Lodging Tax Revenues. These funds were used for the maintenance and repair of existing pathways, as well as maintaining and i...

Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board Annual Report

Click here to view the Jackson Hole TTB Annual report.

The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board publishes an Annual Report to provide full context and details of Lodging Tax revenue management and impact. It outlines the expenditures of all entities that receive Lodging Tax Funds. 

To view the FY 201...

Parks & Recreation Maintenance Shop & Housing…

PARKS & RECREATION MAINTENANCE SHOP AND HOUSING…

Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation broke ground in August on a new maintenance facility and employee housing.  The project is anticipated to be complete in late 2019. &nb...

Wyoming Department of Health

Read the Wyoming Department of Health's news article about ticks.

https://health.wyo.gov/avoid-ticks-to-avoid-diseases-they-spread/ 

Thinking about buying a commercial mushroom harvesting permit on the Bridger-Teton?

Check out the requirements for selling mushrooms in Wyoming! 

Get Vaccinated and Prevent Measles

Click here to learn about the top four things parents need to know about measles.  

You Don’t Wanta Wanta, Hanta Hanta

As the snow melts, people begin their yearly spring cleaning and start to venture into garages, sheds, barns, and cabins rarely used in the wintertime.  At least rarely used by humans.  Rats and mice can often be found inhabiting these u...

What is Nitrates - Nitrites?

This fact sheet provides basic information for private well owners regarding nitrate and nitrite in their well water.

Click the Nitrate - Nitrite Fact Sheet to learn more!

51st Snow King Hill Climb Run on June 29th

If you are running all 3 Run to the Summit races register at https://snowkinghillclimb.athlete360.com 

If you are only running the Snow King Hill Climb, register here on our website or call 307-739-9025.

THE PARKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVED TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION

THE PARKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVED TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION at the 16th annual Eco Fair on May 11 this year.  A representative from the Wyoming State Forestry Division presented the Town with it’s 8th year of being a Tree City USA recipient...

Recreation Center Holiday Hours and Closures

Levee Reopening North of Emily Steven's Park

Levee Access Reopening North of Emily Steven's Park

Friday, May 31, Jackson, WY – The Levee section north of Emily Steven’s Park has been closed during weekdays to allow for the construction of the Teton County Stockpile Facili...