What is the procedure for protesting my valuation?
Instructions for appealing your property’s valuation are printed on the Notice of Valuation. Appeals must be filed no later than June 1. You can appeal in person at the Assessor’s office or by mail. (The mail-in deadline is May 27; appeals may be delivered in person up to June 1.) Most county assessor’s must respond by July 1. If you wish to appeal further, you should file a protest with the County Board of Equalization (BOE). Further appeals can be filed with the Colorado State Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA), district court, or with County arbitration boards. Back to Top of Page Does the TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) Amendment of 1992 prevent my taxes from rising? No. The TABOR Amendment controls the amount that the State and local governments can collect and spend. It does not limit tax increases on individual properties. Back to Top of Page Should I hire a tax agent? You can appeal property taxes on your own behalf, but unless you are up to speed on the current tax laws it can
