property tax

Property tax bills land in La Plata County mailboxes, and residents are not happy

Assessor’s Office says state law, mill levies driving higher costs

February 12, 2026

Why your Colorado property tax bill still increased this year

New homes on the eastern side of Green Valley Ranch on Colorado’s Front Range. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Homeowners across…

February 11, 2026

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Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase

thanks voters for putting their trust in the department

November 5, 2025

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Number of delinquent La Plata County property tax accounts shows downward trend

payments on 426 properties totaled $815,000 in 2024

October 10, 2025

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Durango Fire Protection District makes case for mill levy increase

Increased property tax is best way to pay for new station, chief says

September 8, 2025

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City accepting pro and con statements for Durango fire district’s property tax ballot question

Proposal to voters would raise property taxes by 4.45 mills

August 30, 2025

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Assessor and residents look for relief during evaluation

Property owners filed 1,650 appeals – the highest number in 20 years

August 9, 2025

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Valuation notices headed to La Plata County property owners

Single-family home values rose 20%, on average, assessor says

April 28, 2025

Local News

Facing cuts, La Plata County adopts slimmed down 2025 budget

Revenues expected to fall 17%, and spending will drop 25% from 2024 levels

December 10, 2024

Regional News

Renters don’t benefit from property tax cuts, experts tell Colorado legislative panel

New apartments stand south of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. (Nathaniel Minor/CPR News)Nathaniel Minor/CPR News Experts told Colorado’s property…

October 27, 2024

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Durango, HomesFund to conduct second lottery on city-owned townhouse

qualified applications have applied to purchase unit at Animas City Park Overlook

October 12, 2024

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Delinquent La Plata County property taxes total $1 million

of late payments down slightly from last year

October 8, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers advance property tax exemptions for more agricultural land

A new ranch bill would expand the definition to include land used for chicken and pig commercial farming. (AP Photo/Steve…

September 21, 2024

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Proposed ‘vacancy tax’ draws mixed reactions from Durango area officials

Colorado Association of Ski Towns proposes taxing second homes and vacation rentals

September 8, 2024

Regional News

Colorado governor signs special session property tax bill; conservatives remove measures from November ballot

bipartisan measure, House Bill 1001, cuts property taxes modestly for residents and some businesses and puts limits on how fast…

September 5, 2024

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What happens when a natural gas company doesn’t pay a $12 million La Plata County tax bill?

LLC has outstanding debt of $9.2 million

August 31, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers pass deal that could see lower property taxes for businesses, homeowners

The Colorado senate on Thursday passed a compromise bill to lower property tax rates and cap revenue growth. (AP Photo/David…

August 29, 2024

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Durango School District 9-R shoots for $150 million bond in November

it passes, bond would fund projects like new school at Three Springs and teacher housing initiatives

August 29, 2024

Regional News

Property tax compromise passes key legislative hurdle, moves to state Senate

Initiative 50 would cap the total dollars collected statewide in property taxes, by allowing it to increase by no more…

August 28, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride

It’s increasingly uncertain if a deal to cut taxes and prevent a pair of November ballot measures will survive

August 26, 2024

Regional News

Here’s how Colorado’s special session could save homeowners about 2% on property taxes

New homes built in the Railyard Neighborhood in Leadville on Aug. 7. 2023. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun) Colorado lawmakers…

August 25, 2024

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Talks of a library district in Durango have grown quiet, but not forgotten

Proposal won’t become reality until 2026, at the earliest

August 17, 2024

Regional News

Colorado governor calls special session on property taxes

will start Aug. 26 and last at least three days in order to send bill to governor’s desk

August 15, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan property tax relief bill as 2024 legislative session comes to a close

General Assembly hopes its legislation will persuade voters not to back property tax measures on the November ballot that would…

May 9, 2024