property tax

Property taxes are set to rise big time next year – will your local government do anything about it?

New apartments stand south of the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. (Nathaniel Minor/CPR News)Nathaniel Minor/CPR News With property values skyrocketing,…

October 15, 2023

Local News

The road and bridge conundrum

does La Plata County work around a Road and Bridge Dept. funding deficit?

October 13, 2023

Local News

What would Prop. HH do, and what impact would it have in Southwest Colorado?

Property tax relief? Education funding? Cash-grab for your TABOR refund?

October 8, 2023

Local News

La Plata County unveils $174 million 2024 budget

20% spending increase includes 10 new positions and a public health department

October 6, 2023

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Delinquent taxpayers owe over $1 million in La Plata County

list, released Wednesday, comes ahead of the Nov. 2 tax lien sale

September 28, 2023

Regional News

Group opposing Proposition HH, the property tax relief plan on the November ballot, has deep pockets

on HH accounts for most of the $1.2 million raised by four committees opposing the property tax relief plan, while…

September 12, 2023

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Glacier Club metro district reaches agreement with La Plata County over debt

Attorney for upscale development north of Durango say there’s no need for concern

July 26, 2023

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Half of protested property values in La Plata County reduced, 92 appealed further

Assessor received unprecedented 1,470 appeals this year

July 18, 2023

Regional News

Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding

Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools

July 14, 2023

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Colorado lawmakers argue for, against property tax relief bill in dual town halls

Democrats say Prop HH would save taxpayers billions, Republicans contend it will increase government spending

June 29, 2023

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La Plata County to dive deeper into Glacier Club metro district’s mounting debt

Special hearing scheduled to learn more about taxing entity’s finances

June 27, 2023

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La Plata County residents are raising a ruckus over property valuations

are 40%, 60% or even 100% higher than in 2021

June 5, 2023

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Increase in property values doesn’t mean a windfall for taxing entities, says county

agencies say inflation and state laws take a bite out of net revenues

June 5, 2023

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La Plata County examines if Glacier Club’s metro district can meet debt obligations

entity is late on $14 million in debt payments

May 12, 2023

Regional News

Proposal would prevent Coloradans’ property taxes from rising too quickly

plan fails, the average homeowner would experience a property tax increase of 40%

May 2, 2023

Local News

Durango library district would create stable funding source, free up sales tax dollars

may be asked in 2024 to approve taxing entity

March 23, 2023

Local News

Property tax bills land in La Plata County landowners’ mailboxes

year’s assessed values the same, next year’s expected to rise sharply

February 6, 2023

Regional News

Gov. Polis submits budget amendment, seeks money for property tax relief

Affordable housing, clean energy tax breaks also on the table

January 4, 2023

Local News

Error leads to uncollected $781,000 for Ignacio schools

Plata County did not apply the increased mill levy rate in 2022

December 1, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Metro District’s 2.5% sales tax increase is too close to call

A $600,000 increase would help pay for road repairs and snow removal The Purgatory Metropolitan District asked residents to increase…

November 9, 2022

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Residents vote to maintain property tax for Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

7A asked voters to keep the 5.95 mill rate

November 9, 2022

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Upper Pine fire chief asks voters to approve Ballot Issue 7A

District relies on property tax to maintain level of service

November 3, 2022

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Voters across Colorado’s high country will weigh short-term rentals, affordable housing

many as 14 Colorado municipalities and counties will ask voters next month to increase or repurpose taxes on short-term rental…

October 25, 2022

Local News

A quick rundown of what’s on this year’s ballot locally and in Colorado

are 11 proposed amendments to state law or the state Constitution

October 14, 2022