The current inventory is limited. However, attractive, functional land and facilities are available and the Teller County RDC can assist in providing necessary information to locate and build to suit where necessary. The city has a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances, a city engineer and 17 full-time police officers. Trash is collected by private services. A public library, a branch of the Rampart Regional Library, serves the community.
Cripple Creek is a statutory city with a mayor, city council and city administrator.
The city does not have a comprehensive plan but does have historic preservation guidelines and zoning ordinances. There are 16 full-time police officers. The city does have a city engineer on staff. Garbage service is provided by private contractor. The Franklin Ferguson Library is the main branch of the Southern Teller County Library District.