The Office of the El Paso County Assessor is governed by El Paso County in Colorado, which has a population of more than 596,000 residents. It covers an area of over 2,150 square miles. The county government manages a human services department that works to support individuals and families through financial assistance, as well as provide child and adult protective services. It also operates a development services department that works to reinforce a culture of customer service that provides a project-oriented system where all staff ensures that a project progresses through review and is constructed in compliance with codes. It also manages a health and environment department.