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Colorado conservatives want a property tax cap. The state’s bipartisan tax commission hates the idea

Policymakers are trying to mitigate sticker shock for homeowners without harming public services like schools and emergency responders

DATE: Feb 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

DATE: Feb 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County agricultural classification review underway

Lower actual values benefit farmers, but assessor must verify qualified use

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

If Colorado’s rising property taxes stress you out, you might qualify for relief

Property tax bills will soon arrive in Colorado mailboxes, and after years of rising values, many homeowners may open them with a sense of dread. But there is the possibility of relief; more...

DATE: Jan 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango expects to collect nearly $3.4 million in mill levy property tax revenue in 2024

City Council certifies mill levy for new year

DATE: Jan 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Commissioners approve 2024 La Plata County budget

Additional employees added, significant capital improvements included despite property tax relief that cost the county $1.5 million

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school district comments on Gov. Polis property tax reduction letter

Board of Education assures residents that the district will not be impacted

DATE: Dec 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

The request follows state action to limit tax increases

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado task force charged with finding a long-term property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures

Lawmakers are trying to come up with a fix after Proposition HH failed in the November election. But conservatives, liberals and businesses are offering their own solutions

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How did property taxes become a political emergency in Colorado? 40 years of history and one wild market

Pam Giordano and her husband bought their tri-level home nearly 30 years ago. The price sounds almost unbelievable today: $138,000 for a couple thousand square feet of south Denver real esta...

DATE: Nov 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Drama, tempers and maneuvering as Colorado lawmakers race to offer property tax relief

The Colorado Senate GOP caucus tried to use a parliamentary objection to extend the session until at least Tuesday

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans

Colorado homeowners would collectively get about $388 million of property tax relief under the plan proposed by statehouse Democrats as their extraordinary session gaveled in Friday. What’s ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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