Chester County Government Unveils Updated Chesco.org Website

Chester County Government has launched a refreshed design for its official website, chesco.org, featuring an improved format that makes searching easier and enhances usability on mobile devices and tablets.

Serving as the digital gateway to Chester County's 39 departments, courts and court-related services, the refreshed website serves as a vital resource in connecting residents with essential county government programs and resources.

In 2024 alone, Chester County Government's website recorded 1.8 million page views, with more than 40,000 monthly visitors.

"At Chester County, we are committed to fostering participatory democracy and active community engagement," said David Byerman, Chester County CEO. "This website refresh delivers a more welcoming and accessible experience, ensuring our government communicates clearly and connects with people on the technology platforms they use every day."

The new-look website features a mobile-first design. Nearly 60 percent of visits to chesco.org now come from phones and tablets, making mobile accessibility a top priority. Department and service icons align with Chester County's updated branding for a clean, consistent look. The Health, Emergency Services and Parks + Preservation Departments now feature enhanced pages that highlight public health updates, emergency preparedness tools, and information on the County-owned parks and trails.

A "Community" section gives county demographics, county history, a list of municipalities, and interactive maps for schools and trails. The "How do I…" feature leads to highly searched services including the purchase of dog, hunting and fishing licenses; application for marriage licenses, mail-in ballots, and passports; property searches, public libraries and directions on signing up for County news and emergency notifications.

Chester County has been recognized nationally as a Top-Ten Digital County, which is attributed in part to the functions of the chesco.org website, and the ongoing enhancements to services available through the website.

Some of the most visited pages include jury service, active emergency incidents, records searches, marriage licenses and seasonal selections such as election information and vaccine clinics.