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Named after Thomas Jefferson, the main author of the Declaration of Independence and third President of the United States, Jefferson County was founded in 1819 by the Alabama Legislature. Home to nearly 670,000 residents, Jefferson County is Alabama’s most populated county. The County Commission is the governing body of Jefferson County with five Commissioners elected from districts, for concurrent four-year terms. The Commissioners distribute the powers and duties conferred by law upon the County Commission and the members as they deem fit and efficient, and seek to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Jefferson County. Jefferson County’s daily administration of county government is managed by a County Manager as the Chief Executive Officer.

Jefferson County provides vital services to the residents of the county through over 1,700 employees in over 25 departments including Finance, Revenue, Roads and Transportation, Information Technology Services, Human Resources, Development Services, Environmental Services, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Board of Equalization, plus more. Our diverse group of employees utilizes their knowledge, skills and abilities by working together to provide quality and effective public services to our residents to ensure needs are met. Jefferson County contributes to and strengthens the quality of life of its residents for more economic prosperity and is proud to serve a vibrant, diverse community rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.