District Court Filing Fee Increases Effective July 1, 2020

Per Wyoming State Statute W.S.S. 5-2-06

Civil Case Fee w/ Law Library will be $145.00  

Per Wyoming State Statue W.S.S. 2-2-401

Probate Case Fee w/Law Library will be $185.00

COVID-19 Testing

A giant thank you to the 1,000 plus Teton County residents that showed up to participate in the first ever mass pandemic testing performed in Teton County

Thermal Fuse Campaign Kicks off for Teton County

Wyoming has a fire problem. The problem is civilian deaths in home fires that have medical oxygen in use. In the last year more than fifty percent of the deaths in residential structure fires throughout the state have been in homes with medical oxygen.

The...

Waste Water from Town of Jackson to be Tested for COVID-19

A partnership between the Teton County Weed and Pest District, the Teton County Health Department and the Town of Jackson was created to determine a way to test the wastewater from the Town of Jackson for COVID-19. Weed and Pest worked with the Teton Coun...

Blue Ribbon Exhibit Hall to Showcase Local Talent

The Teton County “locals” Fair is open for entries and looking to highlight the many talents of the Teton County community at the 2020 Blue Ribbon Exhibit Hall.

“We have a few new categories that people can enter in this year....

Fee Adjustment for County Public Works Permits

For the first time in many years, permit fees through Teton County Public Works will see a change in cost.  

On Thursday, April 21, 2020, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved a fee adjustment to County permits associated with gr...

Teton County Board of County Commissioners Adopt FY 2020 - 2021 Budget

To view the Teton County fiscal year 2020-2021 budget, please click here. 

Fair Exhibit Hall & Horse Show Entries Open Wednesday

The Teton County Fair may look different this year, but the Fair Board wants to remind the community that there are still plenty of opportunities to participate. 

“We are referring to this year’s fair as “the local&am...

Teton County Health Department Unveils Mobile App to Aid in Contact Tracing Efforts

The Teton Health Department announces the use of PathCheck SafePlaces a mobile app created by Path Check Inc. to assist the Teton County Health Department in contact tracing efforts as Teton County continues to see more COVID-19 cases.  The app a...

County Hosts Virtual Open House on Special Events

Teton County staff will host a virtual open house to seek public input on proposed special event regulations on Monday June 29, 2020 at noon. The open house, hosted virtually on Zoom video conferencing, is open to the general public. Event planners and pr...

Phase II Reopening of the Recreation Center

Teton County/ Jackson Parks and Recreation will be entering Phase II of its reopening on Sunday, July 5, 2020.  In this phase, the Recreation Center will expand swimming opportunities from five days to seven days a week. Below is a list of Phase ...

Teton County Fair Scaled Back Due to COVID-19

The Teton County Fair Board voted to cancel the entertainment portion of the 2020 Teton County Fair Monday night during a regularly scheduled Board Meeting. This includes Frazier Shows carnival, all nighttime grandstand events, live music, vendors, and al...

WY Region 8 Hazard Mitigation Plan

After a nearly a year and a half of work, Teton County is releasing the Wyoming Region 8 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan, which is available to the public at http://www.tetoncountywy.gov/326/Emergency-Plans, has been approved by Teton County, the Town of...

How To Participate in County Commissioner Meetings

OPTIONS FOR ATTENDING COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETINGS

PDF document can be found here

Due to recommended social distancing practices the public is encouraged to view meetings online and participate remotely. Elected officials, presenters, and staff members may ...

2020 Census Goal to Count Every Person in Teton County

Today kicks off the United States Census Bureau’s effort to count every single person living in the United States and five U.S. territories, and now it is easier than ever to be counted.

For the first time since the United States started counting...

Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Census

Wyoming Census 2020

The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790 as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Wyoming’s first Census was in 1870. 

The census can shape many different aspects of your community. Census data guides...

Health Department Activates COVID-19 Hotline

Members of the public with questions or concerns about the novel coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 can now call a hotline to get up-to-date information on the disease in Teton County.

The Teton County Health Department activated the hotline Thursday, M...

Homes Available for Rent & Purchase

We are pleased to announce we have two homes currently available for local, working households. Please find details, below. If you have questions, please contact the Housing Department at 732-0867 or housing@tetoncountywy.gov. You must have a complete Int...

One22 and Housing Department to Offer Free Appointments to Apply for WEHAP

The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) released its application for the Wyoming Emergency Housing Assistance Program (WEHAP) last week. This program, funded with $15 million from the recent special legislative session, seeks to aid renters and...

Rent & Mortgage Relief Available

Starting today, June 4, the Wyoming Community Development Authority will begin taking applications for the WY Emergency Housing Assistance Program. This state-run program is open to all Wyoming residents who are renters or homeowners and who have experien...

Public Access Restrictions to End on May 26th

The Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted today to end public access restrictions at County Buildings as of Tuesday, May 26^th with the exception of the Courthouse which will remain locked to public access until June 1^st. Social distancing measu...

Covid-19 Housing Assistance / Asistencia de vivienda Covid-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jackson/Teton County Housing Department and the Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority Board (JTCHA Board) have taken several actions for JTCHA tenants, JTCHA homeowners, and the community at-large. These actions ...

HUD Releases New Median Household Income Numbers

The median family income in Teton County, WY rose by 8.3% in 2019 in contrast to 3.7% in 2018, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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

1-Bedroom Workforce Home For Sale

We are excited to announce the sale of a 1-bedroom Workforce Unit. 

This unit will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Please note this is not a weighted drawing. The first household to submit a complete application to the Housing Departm...

Covid-19 FAQ's

The following link contain answers to commonly asked questions about Covid-19: Covid-19 FAQs

Please visit jhcovid.com for all local resources relating to Covid-19 in Jackson Hole. 

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Commissioners Restrict Public Access to County Buildings

In an effort to practice and encourage social distancing, and to limit physical interaction between Teton County staff and the public, The Teton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted Friday to restrict public access at all County Buildings effe...

Resources Available During Covid-19 / Recursos disponibles durante Covid-19

During this dynamic time we recognize that many of you are finding yourselves in need of extra support and/or you may know someone who needs support – neighbors, friends, colleagues. 

The Town of Jackson in conjunction with countless com...

RFQ for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Developer

The newly adopted Housing Supply Plan calls for a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit ("LIHTC") project to begin this year with a Request for Qualifications for developers with extensive experience building LIHTC projects as the first step. The RFQ Co...

New Housing Authority Board Appointment

The Jackson Town Council appointed a new Housing Authority board member on Monday, February 3rd: Estela Torres. She will serve a five-year term.

Estela moved to Jackson in 1981, and raised two daughters here. She is employed at One22 as an Immigrant Suppor...

RFQ for the Housing Nexus Study Released

The Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing Department released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Employee Generation by Land Use Study (Housing Nexus Study) today.

The Housing Nexus Study will document current links between the construction of new...

West Kelly Housing, Nexus Study on the Agenda 1/28

On Tuesday January 28, 2020 the Board of County Commissioners and Town Council will consider a draft Request for Qualifications for a Housing Nexus Study that will provide information about the maximum affordable housing requirement the Town and County co...

Housing Rules and Regulations Revised

2018 Annual Report Now Available

Each year, the Housing Department publishes the Annual Housing Report that provides information on Housing Department programs, community indicators, new projects, and more. The 2018 Report is now available via the link below.

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 ...

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...

Tip Fee Increases at the Trash Transfer Station July 1, 2020

Please see the Trash Transfer Station Rules and Guideline brochure to view tip fees increases. 

Emergency Dispatcher

EMERGENCY DISPATCHER – APPLY ONLINE HERE or PDF ApplicationSTARTING SALARY: $46,791JOB TYPE: Full TimeLOCATION: Jackson, Teton County, WY

Application Requirements

• Age 18
• Education High School Diploma or GED
• Pass t...

Detention Officer

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for the position of Detention Officer. Candidates with or without experience are encouraged to apply.  Successful applicants will become part of a key component in the criminal justice system ...

Waste Water from Town of Jackson to be Tested for COVID-19

A partnership between the Teton County Weed and Pest District, the Teton County Health Department and the Town of Jackson was created to determine a way to test the wastewater from the Town of Jackson for COVID-19. Weed and Pest worked with the Teton Coun...

Teton County Health Department Unveils Mobile App to Aid in Contact Tracing Efforts

The Teton Health Department announces the use of PathCheck SafePlaces a mobile app created by Path Check Inc. to assist the Teton County Health Department in contact tracing efforts as Teton County continues to see more COVID-19 cases.  The app a...

FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem

[6/19/2020] FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested. FDA has iden...

COVID-19 Active Disease Mass Testing Event Results

June 12, 2020, Jackson, WY- On Thursday, May 28th, Teton County Health Department co-hosted a COVID-19 active disease mass testing event with Emerg-A-Care and Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. The event, held at Teton County Fairgrounds, was a huge success. &nbs...

COVID-19 Active Disease Mass Testing Event Results Still Being Processed

MEDIA RELEASE 

Contact: Jodie Pond 

Phone: 307-732-8461 

Fax: 307-733-8747 

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov 

June 5, 2020, Jackson, WY- On Thursday, May 28th, Teton County Health Department cohos...

Health Recommendation #8 from the Teton District Health Officer Supersedes Recommendation #7

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

May 29, 2020, Jackson, WY- Teton District Health Officer, Travis Riddell, MD, MPH issues Health Recommendation #8 recommending ...

Restrictions Ease Under Updated Public Health Orders

MEDIA RELEASE 

Contact: Jodie Pond 

Phone: 307-732-8461 

Fax: 307-733-8747 

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov 

For Immediate Release: 

May 14, 2020, Jackson, WY – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and S...

Teton County Variance to Statewide Orders #1 and #3 Set to Expire at 12:01am on May 11, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE 

Contact: Jodie Pond 

Phone: 307-732-8461 

Fax: 307-733-8747 

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov 

For Immediate Release:

May 8, 2020, Jackson, WY – Teton District Health Officer, Travis Riddell...

Teton County Public Health Recommendations #4 and #6 Revoked as Statewide Directive Expires

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

For Immediate Release:

May 7, 2020, Jackson, WY – Teton District Health Officer, Travis Riddell, MD, has anno...

Teton County Roadmap to Recovery Plan and Public Health Guidance Available

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

May 5, 2020, Jackson, WY – The Teton County Health Department has released Teton County’s overall plan for ...

Individuals with Symptoms—Even Mild Symptoms—Should Get Tested

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

April 29, 2020, Jackson, WY- Teton County Health Department has announced it is now offering free COVID-19 active disease testi...

Teton District Public Health Order #20-4 Set to Expire on April 30, 2020 at Midnight

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

April 29, 2020, Jackson, WY- Teton District Public Health Order #20-4 that restricts gatherings to only individuals within the same hous...

First COVID-19 Related Fatality in Teton County

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

For Immediate Release 

First COVID-19 Related Fatality in Teton County, WY

April 23, 2020, Jackson, WY- A hospi...

COVID-19 Testing: Joint letter from Teton County Health Department and St. John's Health

14-Apr-2020

Dear Community Members,

We want to respond to the questions that many of you have asked about COVID-19 testing in Teton County, WY.

There are two types of COVID-19 testing. The first is active disease testing and the second is antibody testing. T...

Targeted Use of Personal Face Coverings Recommended for Wyoming Residents

Stay at Home Recommendation for all Individuals within Teton County

MEDIA RELEASE

Contact: Jodie Pond

Phone: 307-732-8461

Fax: 307-733-8747

Email address: jodie.pond@wyo.gov

For Immediate Release

Teton County District Health Officer Issues Stay-at-Home Recommendations for All People in Teton County, W...

Emergency Order Related to COVID-19

Following guidance issued by the President of the United States, entitled “Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread,” Teton County’s Health Officer, Travis Riddell issued a Public Health Order to require...

2020 Census

What is a census and why is it important?

Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1...

Face Covering Required

1. All members of the public entering the Jackson/Teton County Recreation building must wear a face covering in all public areas and maintain at least six feet of separation from all other persons, unless they are family members. This rule does not apply ...

Outdoor Movement Fitness Class

This class is designed to get you movin and groovin while enjoying the outdoors. The outdoors is the perfect place to get a great workout while maintaining safe social distancing. Classes incorporate bodyweight , strength and mobility exercises.

Every Tues...

Summer Program Offerings

Over the next few weeks programs will be starting. Please check out what we already have up and running. For more information please call 739-9025. 

Programs 

All programs listed above are taking online regrestration at https://we...

How to Register Online for Rec Center Programming

As we move to having more and more of our registration online please follow these directions to guide you through the process. 

1. From the tetonparksandrec.org homepage. Click on the “Register” button in the top left-hand corner ...

Reopening- Phase II

June 22, 2020- Jackson, Wyo. - Teton County/ Jackson Parks and Recreation will be entering Phase II of its reopening on Sunday, July 5, 2020.  In this phase, the Recreation Center will expand swimming opportunities from five days to seven days a ...