Your Property Taxes
State law governs reappraisal process. Learn more with Live Town Halls

Do you own property in Douglas County? You are likely seeing a historic increase in your assessment. Odd-numbered years are reappraisal years in Colorado. All real property is reviewed, and new values are established for taxation purposes. State law governs this process, and your local county assessor implements it.

Your County wants to be transparent about this topic, so please read on.

Read more about property taxes in Douglas County

Commissioner
Abe Laydon
What is civility in Douglas County?

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Commissioner
George Teal
The history and future of Louviers & Sedalia.

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Commissioner
Lora Thomas
Help is available at SECOR Cares.

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Human Trafficking in Douglas County
New County regulations aim to curb human trafficking. Learn what you can do to help. Watch Video.
 
Property Tax Discussion
Watch April 26 Live Town Hall Replay. If you own property in Douglas County, your recent assessed value may have surprised you. For more information, watch this Live Town Hall recording.
 
Laydon Selection
Commissioner Abe Laydon has been selected for the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program of the Harvard Kennedy School for Executive Education. Read More.

Thomas Appointment
Commissioner Lora L. Thomas has been appointed as the local government representative to Colorado’s Independent Ethics Commission (IEC). Read More.

Water Economy
Partnership with Castle Rock Water will modernize wastewater treatment along US 85 between Louviers and Castle Rock. Read More.

Our Mental Health
Board of County Commissioners recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month. There are resources available. Read More.

Experience traditions, premier entertainment
Randy Houser, Chase Bryant play opening concert July 28.

You don’t have to go far to find first-class food and live entertainment this summer. The award-winning Douglas County Fair & Rodeo in Castle Rock is July 28-Aug. 6!

The kick-off concert Friday, July 28, features Randy Houser and Chase Bryant. Tickets start at $25. The Farm to Table Lunch is back at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 30. Now part of the prestigious NFR Playoff Series, ProRodeo returns to Douglas County Aug. 3-6.

Visit the Fair & Rodeo website for detailed information and to buy tickets.

Volunteer Events
Your time investment is needed and appreciated this summer at any of four community volunteer events from 9 a.m. to noon on four Saturdays this summer. Read More.

Honoring Older Americans
Older adults: Your wisdom and contributions are valuable to Douglas County. May is Older Americans Month. Read More.