From June 16 to July 7, owners or agents of owners of taxable personal property (furniture, equipment, etc.) may challenge the actual value of their property set by the county assessor. The value determined by the assessor is based on information submitted on your Personal Property Declaration Schedule. If you failed to file a declaration schedule, the value was determined using the "best information available."
Taxpayers who disagree with their personal property valuations may object in person on or before July 7. Mailed objections must be postmarked no later than June 30. A form is provided with the Notice of Valuation for this purpose. Once an objection has been filed, the assessor will review your account and mail you a Notice of Determination by the last working day in August.
If you disagree with the assessor's decision, you may file an appeal with the county board of equalization. The address of the county board is located on the assessor's Notice of Determination. Space is provided to explain your reason for requesting further review.
The appeal to the county board of equalization must be postmarked or hand-delivered by September 15. The county board will notify you by mail of the hearing date, time, and place where you present information supporting your case. The county board will conclude the hearings and render decisions by the close of business on November 1. The county board must mail decisions within five business days of rendering its decisions. If the county board adjusts your value, your tax bill will be based on the adjusted value for the current year.
If you disagree with the county board's decision, you may file an appeal with the state Board of Assessment Appeals, district court, or request a binding arbitration hearing within 30 days of the county board's decision.
If you have any questions about this information, please contact Jim Everson, Jefferson County Assessor at 303-271-8667. The Assessor's offices are located in the Jefferson County Administration & Courts Facility at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2500, Golden, CO, 80419.