COVID-19 Information

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Beginning Sat., May 9, 2020, Jefferson County is following the Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Safer at Home Order Businesses should refer to the JCPH information for specific guidance on requirements prior to opening. Please visit the Colorado Depa...

Planning Commission Opening

The City of Wheat Ridge is recruiting residents wanting to participate in local government by volunteering on the City’s Planning Commission.

Generally, applicants must live in the district for which they are applying except for At-Large Board positions. Exceptions can be made, so apply if interested. The application is available here, and can be submitted online or mailed to the City Clerk&...

City of Wheat Ridge Provides Guidance for Potential Outdoor Operations of Businesses

In anticipation of information from Governor Polis planned for release on Monday, May 25, regarding a gradual reopening of businesses, the City has prepared some guidelines for outdoor operations.

As of May 9, 2020, the City of Wheat Ridge is following the Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Safer-at-Home Order.  Under this order, some businesses may reopen following specific State and County guidance. JCPH has issued FAQs that direct bu...

Wheat Ridge Provides Second Round of Small Business Stabilization Grants

The City of Wheat Ridge City Council has approved a second round of Small Business Stabilization Program grants making an additional $250,000 in grants available to small businesses who have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

Businesses are eligible to receive funding from the grant program of up to a total of $5,000 combined from the first and second round of grants. Applications are available online and the deadline for submission is Friday, June 5, 2020, at noon.

Criteria fo...

Denver Water Launches Lead Reduction Program

State and federal health officials have given Denver Water the go-ahead to fast-track the removal of lead service lines in the Wheat Ridge service area.

In December 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment signed off on Denver Water’s proposal to launch its Lead Reduction Program.

The water we deliver to 1.5 million people in ...

Denver Water to Begin Construction on W. 32nd Ave

Denver Water starts North System Renewal Pipeline installation work between Ward Rd. and Vivian St. in Wheat Ridge on May 27, 2020

As part of Denver Water’s North System Renewal pipeline installation work, West 32nd Avenue between Ward Road and Vivian Street will be closed starting Wed., May 27, until Fri., July 3, 2020

Detour routes are as follows:

• Eastbound Detour: Traffic ...

"New" Quick Links Icon on the City Website

We've created a new icon on the Home page of the City website where visitors can easily find important documents, information, and a list of departments within the City of Wheat Ridge.

The new icon next to Police, Parks & Rec, Bids & Proposals, provides easy access to links for those web pages most often visited. After trying it out if you don't find what you need, please contact our Public Information Officer for additional hel...