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The 2023 Valuation Spike
Due to a state-mandated reappraisal cycle that captured the peak of the post-pandemic housing boom, Douglas County homeowners saw an average valuation increase of 48% in 2023. This unprecedented hike has led to a property tax "war" in Colorado, making it more critical than ever to ensure your assessment is fair and accurate.
The Challenge of Appealing
While you have the right to appeal, success is not guaranteed. Three out of five homeowners who appealed were denied. Winning requires strong, factual evidence, not just an opinion.
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The Douglas County Appeal Process: A Homeowner's Gauntlet
Level 1: Assessor-Level Appeal (The Primary Funnel)
This is the initial and most critical stage, where you protest your valuation directly with the Douglas County Assessor's Office. The appeal window is narrow and strictly enforced, running annually from May 1 to June 8. A failure to file within this period results in a waiver of your right to appeal for that tax year.
Valid grounds for an appeal include factual errors (e.g., incorrect square footage) or an estimated market value that is demonstrably too high. An inability to pay the resulting tax bill is not a valid basis for an appeal.
The Assessor's Office must mail you a Notice of Determination (NOD) by August 15th.
Level 2: County Board of Equalization (CBOE)
If you are unsatisfied with the Assessor's decision, you may advance your case to the CBOE by filing a written appeal on or before September 15. The CBOE hearings are conducted remotely, and all evidence must be submitted at least two business days in advance. The board must notify you of its decision within five business days of the ruling, no later than early November.
Level 3: State-Level and Judicial Appeals
Should the CBOE's decision remain unsatisfactory, you have three final, and significantly more complex, avenues for appeal within 30-45 days of the CBOE decision:
- Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA): A state-level administrative body.
- District Court: A formal lawsuit involving substantial legal procedures and costs.
- Binding Arbitration: An alternative dispute resolution where the decision is final.
The escalation to state-level appeals underscores the importance of building the strongest possible case at the initial Assessor level.
Douglas County Property Tax Appeal Timeline & Procedures
| Appeal Stage | Governing Body | Filing Window | Key Deadlines | Decision Rendered By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Assessor | Douglas County Assessor's Office | May 1 - June 8 | June 8 | August 15 |
| Stage 2: CBOE | County Board of Equalization | Upon receipt of NOD | September 15 | November 1 |
| Stage 3: State-Level | BAA, District Court, or Arbitrator | Within 30-45 days of CBOE decision | Varies | Varies |