property tax

Local News

Survey: 71% of respondents support mill levy to fund Durango Public Library

Additional money could be used for more staff, expanded services and longer operating hours

October 13, 2022

Regional News

Polis’ name isn’t on TABOR refund checks, but it will be on a letter accompanying them

$750 and $1,500 payments come from tax revenues collected in excess of spending caps

August 4, 2022

Regional News

Rising inflation is on a collision course with Colorado’s TABOR cap

A lag in economic indicators means fast-rising numbers aren’t reflected in calculations

July 28, 2022

Regional News

5 ways the Colorado Legislature just affected your wallet – in a good way

property taxes won’t rise as much as they were supposed to and Coloradans will temporarily avoid a $2 increase in…

May 19, 2022

Regional News

High-stakes property tax battle ends dramatically as sides agree to embrace $700M reduction

Legislature will move forward with Senate Bill 238, which would reduce projected property tax increases by $700 million over the…

May 7, 2022

Local News

Are vacation rentals cutting into Durango’s housing stock?

and Airbnb can be a fun way to travel, but what impact do they have on communities?

March 26, 2022

New Mexico

Vacation rentals and Texans’ second homes would be taxed more under proposed bill

lawmaker says cap on property taxes wasn’t meant for investment properties

January 19, 2022

Local News

Durango’s interim library director is not a librarian. But he knows about creating special districts

and county are exploring alternative funding methods

November 2, 2021

Local News

State policy experts discuss Colorado ballot issues

explain this year’s amendment and two propositions

October 20, 2021

Local News

La Plata County releases list of 797 delinquent property taxes

Pandemic had little impact on overall number of late tax payers

October 12, 2021

Local News

La Plata County appraisers may be coming to your door

Representatives from the Assessor’s Office are out valuing properties

October 6, 2021

Regional News

Proposition 120: Voters will decide if Colorado property taxes will go down – at least for some

Proponents say effort could reduce rents, opponents say it will hurt schools, fire departments

October 6, 2021

Local News

City of Durango will seek advice for spending lodgers tax revenue

of conversation will include ‘sustainable tourism’

September 3, 2021

Local News

Two statewide tax initiatives qualify for 2021 Colorado ballot

measure would raise taxes on marijuana, another would slash property taxes

August 30, 2021

Regional News

La Plata County joins others in asking for investigation into state tax official

complaints from mountain counties spur probe of state Division of Property Taxation

August 20, 2021

Local News

La Plata County calls for audit of state division over ethics concern

Commissioners say lack of transparency, favoritism at play

June 22, 2021

Regional News

5 big tax bills Colorado lawmakers passed this year that will affect your wallet

Significant changes were made to property tax rates, tax loopholes and tax credits that will affect the wallets of people…

June 10, 2021

Local News

State tax official accused of helping luxury resorts minimize property taxes

Plata, Eagle, San Miguel counties cry foul, say employee is supposed to be neutral

June 9, 2021

Regional News

Lawmakers launch effort to drive down property taxes, combat assessments

Measure aims to help with skyrocketing real estate prices and rising tax bills

June 3, 2021

Local News

La Plata County property values increase after appraisals

Landowners should start receiving new assessments after May 1

April 17, 2021

Local News

Durango approves MidTown redevelopment plan

Council expresses unanimous support for 25-year renewal effort

March 17, 2021

Local News

Property owner wins tax battle with La Plata County

board rules owner is using land for agriculture

December 27, 2020

Local News

Colorado voters weigh in on 11 ballot issues

tallies show support for family leave, repeal of Gallagher Amendment

November 3, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 slowed economy, not yet impacting property tax collections

than 700 people in county delinquent on property taxes

October 12, 2020