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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located and how do I get there?

The Douglas County Government Center is the headquarters of County operations. The Center is comprised of two buildings: the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, located at 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68183; and The Hall of Justice, located at 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68102. It covers two square blocks of Downtown Omaha, and is easily reached by car or bus. The bus lines stop on all four sides: 19th Street, Farnam Street, 17th Street, and Harney Street. Click here for directions from several major highways. Public parking is available in the Civic Center garage, entrance located on Harney Street, however, this garage is often full. Nearby parking is available at street meters or parking lots.

The Douglas County Hospital is located at 4102 Woolworth Avenue in central Omaha, (parking is available).

Many County services and offices are located in other Downtown buildings and suburban areas. Please verify the location of the office you are looking for.

What hours are you open?

Most County offices are open for services from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, there are exceptions, so it is wise to check with a particular office directly.

What Holidays are you closed?

Most County offices are closed for the following Holidays:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January)
President's Day (3rd Monday in February)
Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
Independence Day (July 4th)
Labor Day (1st Monday in September)
Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)
Veterans Day (November 11th)
Thanksgiving Day and the day after (4th Thursday and Friday of November)
Christmas Day (December 25th)

Any Holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before. Likewise, any Holiday that falls on a Sunday is observed the following Monday. Most County offices operate with a skeleton crew for the afternoon of Christmas Eve day.

County offices providing emergency and/or public safety functions remain open on Holidays.

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