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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...

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...

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS teaches Hands Only CPR

Student Recognized for Emergency Escape Plan

This year, firefighters talked to students about how to stay safe during an emergency, and tasked students with creating their very own emergency escape plan for themselves and their family. Then, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS chief’s examined all the p...

First Public Meeting on Hoback Water Project

Nearly six months after the formation of the Hoback Drinking Water Quality Stakeholder Group, the stakeholders, along with Teton County and Teton Conservation District, are ready to present ideas that could help improve the quality of drinking water in Ho...

Public Meeting for Tribal Trail Connector Road

Nine months after the first public meeting of the Tribal Trail Connector Road, Teton County, in cooperation with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and the Tribal Trail Stakeholder Advisory Committee, is hosting a second public meeting to up...

Teton County Historic Preservation Board Seeks Consultant

The Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an administrative consultant to help organize and support the work of the Board.

The estimated time commitment for the consultant is 10 to 20 hours per week...

Expert Sought in Ownership / Management Options for Public Lands

Teton County released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 for consultant assistance in determining and pursuing alternative ownership or management options for Federal Public Lands along the Snake and Gros Ventre River Corrid...

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...

Pathway Closure on TCSD Property

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPR) in conjunction with the Teton County School District (TCSD) would like to notify the public of a pathway closure on TCSD property.  

The pathway between the Giant’s Field a...

Experts Sought for Housing Nexus Study

The Jackson/Teton County Affordable Housing Department released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Employee Generation by Land Use Study (Housing Nexus Study) Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

The Housing Nexus Study will document current links between t...

Program Aimed to Reduce Fire Risk for Medical Oxygen Users

In conjunction with the National Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, “Getting Ahead of the Call”, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is launching a prevention program aimed at reducing risk and injury to home medical oxygen users. The program is a...

Seasonal Dog Park Opening

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department will be setting up the seasonal dog park located on the west side of the Teton County Fairgrounds on Snow King Avenue.  Parks & Recreation in collaboration with PAWS of JH will again se...

Septic Systems Installation Seasonal Closure

Winter may not officially start until December 21, but Teton County is already experiencing sub-zero temperatures and wintery conditions. The Teton County Engineering Division is reminding the public that all small wastewater facilities (septic systems) p...

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 ...

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...

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...

Strategies on the Road to Zero Waste Annual Report

Strategies on the Road to Zero Waste Annual Report 2019 is now available. Read about the County's diversion practices, rates and upcoming programs and developments at ISWR facilities.

LONG RANGE PRINCIPAL PLANNER

Seeking a collaborative and experienced Planner to perform complex long-range community planning and supervisory tasks.  Ideal candidate is passionate about protecting and enhancing our community’s ecological resources and enjoys mentor...

Health Inspection Reports

Copies of health inspection reports are available to the public online. 

To access, simply access through the code featured on the image or go to www.tetoncountywy.gov/health and click reports.

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...

Interested in PrEP? Call 307-733-6401

PrEP prescriptions, case management, and financial assistance available at Teton County Health Department. Call 307-733-6401 to talk to make an appointment to find out more!

From the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/clinicians/prevention/prep.html):

PrEP FAQs

Wh...

Childcare Survey

Family Survey

Provider Survey

Read on...

Radon Test Kits Available

Teton County Health Department Offers Radon Detection Kits

January 7, 2019 – As part of National Radon Awareness Month, Teton County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division wants to remind residents to test their homes for rad...

PATHWAY CLOSURE STARTING 2/3/20

Public Service Announcement

Pool Closure: Whale Tale Water Feature Installation

UPDATE: Please know that the Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center will close the entire aquatic area on Tuesday, February 18th from 9am-1pm. This closure is to saw and remove a portion of the concrete pool deck so we may locate an underground pipe neede...

Swim Lesson Program Winter 2020

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for persons six months of age and older. The aqua-tot and preschool programs were designed by professional staff to provide the best opportunity for individuals to reach the...

Seasonal Dog Park-TC Fairgrounds

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department will be setting up the seasonal dog park located on the west side of the Teton County Fairgrounds on Snow King Avenue.  Parks & Recreation in collaboration with PAWS of Jackson Hole wil...