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ColoradoSB26-0462026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Property Tax Administrative Procedures

Sponsored By: Chris Richardson (Republican), Lisa Frizell (Republican), Matt Ball (Democratic), Yara Zokaie (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Faster refunds under $20,000

The law raises the abatement/refund threshold to $20,000 per parcel or personal-property schedule. Counties can settle claims at or below $20,000 by written agreement, which speeds results. For claims over $20,000, the county sends one copy to the state (paper or electronic). If the change only matches values within the same reassessment cycle, no state copy is needed.

More time for disabled veteran exemption

If you are a qualifying veteran with a disability and missed the exemption deadline, you can request a waiver and file late by August 15 (used to be August 1). The assessor may accept late filings for good cause and must mail its decision by August 25. The decision is final.

New protest and appeal deadlines

Real property owners must file objections by June 1 (used to be June 8), and those hearings finish by June 1. Personal property protests are due by June 30, unless your county uses the alternate procedure—then protests and hearings must be done by July 31. In alternate-procedure counties, assessors mail personal-property valuation notices by July 15 and mail one copy of any denial form by August 15 (otherwise by late June for real property and July 10 for personal property). Appeals to the state board are due by the later of September 1; December 1 in alternate-procedure counties; or 30 days after the decision if you were notified outside the regular schedule.

More time for senior filing

If you are a qualifying senior homeowner, you can file a late primary‑residence application by August 15 when you missed July 15. The assessor must accept late filings made by August 15 and mail the decision by August 25. Applications after August 15 may not be accepted, and the decision is final.

Standard forms for tax appeals

The state property tax administrator publishes standard appeal forms and instructions, including a letter of authorization. Notarization is not required if other reliable proof is available. This makes filing appeals easier and reduces paperwork.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/26/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/18/2026House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/18/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/12/2026House

  6. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    3/11/2026House

  7. House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/9/2026House

  8. Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

    2/26/2026House

  9. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    2/24/2026Senate

  11. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/24/2026 - No Amendments

    2/23/2026Senate

  12. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/23/2026 - No Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

  13. Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/17/2026Senate

  14. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

    1/27/2026Senate

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