Four years of rapid change have many homeowners’ heads spinning. We look back at the vote that started it all, and where things stand now.
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When it comes to property taxes, Colorado has been on a wild ride for the past few years. Spiking tax values prompted ballot measures and special legislative sessions, as policymakers and voters struggled to find the right formula to fund schools and local governments without overwhelming homeowners.
All of that led Jan Edwards of Denver to write in to Colorado Wonders recently, asking for help to tease apart exactly what all has happened with property taxes in the past few years. The questions she brought us are ones many Coloradans share.
