DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) launched a new pilot Colorado Property Tax Map to offer Coloradans a centralized, accessible and reliable source to estimate property taxes and view statewide taxing jurisdictions and boundaries. This first-of-its-kind map aggregates data provided to the state by local governments and displays historical taxing, parcel and levy information in a way that has never been done, adding context and clarity to an often confusing subject. This map is launching just shy of a year since the landmark property tax deal last legislative session that helps save Coloradans money on their property taxes.
“In Colorado, we have made it one of our top priorities to decrease property taxes for all Coloradans. I am excited to launch the Colorado Property Tax Map tool to take the stress out of taxes by offering a user-friendly map to remove the guesswork for Coloradans,” said Governor Polis.
This map is a great resource for last year's property tax information. It gives property owners and other interested parties a good picture of value, taxing jurisdictions that collect taxes against their property and what mill levies were in the last year.
“DOLA’s vision is to work collaboratively across agencies to be innovative in our approach to strengthen local communities,” said Maria De Cambra, DOLA’s Executive Director. “This map is a perfect example of this vision coming to fruition to add a new level of transparency to a subject that is often confusing to many Coloradans.”
“The Colorado Property Tax map puts the tremendous power of Geographic Information Systems directly in the hands of Coloradans,” added state Chief Information Officer David Edinger. “We are thankful for the joint partnership between the Governor’s Office, DOLA and our GIS Coordination & Development Program within OIT to solve real-world problems through innovative geospatial cloud technology.”
The Colorado Property Tax Map can be viewed from any device and does not require an account. Visit https://dpt.colorado.gov/property-tax-map for more information and to access the map. A Property Tax Map Help Guide is available at https://gis.colorado.gov/proptaxmap/?page=Help.
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About the Governor’s Office of Information Technology
The Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a dynamic organization responsible for the operation and delivery of information and communications technology services across Executive Branch agencies in the State of Colorado. OIT’s purpose is to ensure an accessible, trustworthy and resilient technology experience for Colorado by supporting state agencies whose missions are critical to serving Coloradans. OIT oversees technology initiatives at the state level and recommends strategies to maximize efficiencies and offer cost-effective services. The Office’s enterprise approach also enables the agile delivery of new applications to state agencies that improve the overall customer experience and access to government services while increasing accountability and transparency.
About the Department of Local Affairs
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ (DOLA) vision is to strengthen Colorado communities, and DOLA serves as the primary interface between the State and local governments. The Department provides financial support to local communities along with professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into a singular department, which has a central focus on increasing resiliency and enhancing livability and being a proactive leader in housing.