The Board of Assessment Appeals hears appeals filed by real and personal property owners regarding the valuation placed on their property. The County Assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county except for exempt property and state assessed properties. Taxpayers may appeal the assigned value to the Assessor and the County Board of Equalization (valuation appeal) or to the Board of County Commissioners (abatement).
Taxpayers and counties now have an option to request a pre-hearing conference. A pre-hearing conference provides an opportunity for the parties to meet with the Board’s staff in advance of a hearing in order to clarify the issues for the hearing and to make agreements that will simplify the hearing.
The Division of Housing provides state and federal funding to private housing developers, housing authorities, and local governments to increase the inventory of affordable housing. The division also offers Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance statewide through local housing authorities and non-profit service organizations.
They provide assistance through a variety of programs: homelessness and prevention, grants and loans for affordable housing developers, rental assistance, home modification and rehabilitation, and fair housing rights and resources.
The Division of Local Government provides technical assistance and information to local governments on available federal and state programs and acts as a liaison with other state agencies concerned with local governments.
Their resources include: local government capacity building, budgeting, water and waste water management, and training. They also manage a number of community programs that include Colorado Main Street, Conservation Trust Fund, and Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue cards.
DOLA has regional managers located statewide to help municipalities and communities thrive.
The Division of Property Taxation coordinates and administers the implementation of property tax law throughout the 64 counties. It operates under the leadership of the property tax administrator, who is appointed by the State Board of Equalization.
They promote the equalization of property valuation for property tax purposes and provide assistance to county assessors by delivering information and resources on appraisal standards, exemptions, state assessed properties, and administrative resources.