If you are not satisfied with the County Board of Equalization’s decision, you must file within thirty (30) days of the County Board of Equalization’s written decision with ONE of the following:
Board of Assessment Appeals
You have the right to appeal the decision of the Douglas County Board of Equalization (CBOE) to the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). Such a hearing is the last hearing at which testimony, exhibits, or any other type of evidence may be introduced by either party. If the decision of the BAA is further appealed to the Court of Appeals, the record created at the BAA hearing and no new evidence shall be the basis for the court’s decision. Section 39-8-108(1), C.R.S.
Appeals to the BAA must be made on forms furnished by the BAA and must be mailed or delivered within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the decision of the Board of Equalization to:
Board of Assessment Appeals
1313 Sherman Street, Suite 315
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-864-7710
www.dola.colorado.gov/baa
Filing Fee: Colorado law requires the Board of Assessment Appeals to collect a filing fee in certain circumstances. Please visit the Board of Assessment Appeals site or call for fee information.
The CBOE coordinates arbitration which is an informal process. A hearing is held before a single arbitrator selected by the owner from a list of independent arbitrators provided by the CBOE. By law, the arbitrators must have appraisal experience and knowledge of property valuation for property tax purposes. The decision of the arbitrator is binding and no further appeal is possible based upon their decision.
When filing a written appeal, to preserve your rights you may be required to prove that you have filed a timely appeal; therefore, we recommend all written correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing.
If you wish to appeal pursuant to the binding arbitration process, please submit your appeal in writing to:
Douglas County Board of Equalization
Attn: Douglas County Attorney
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-660-7414
Email: DCTaxArbitration@douglas.co.us
In order to pursue arbitration, you must notify the Douglas County Board of Equalization (BOE) of your intent within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the decision of the BOE. Arbitration hearings are typically held within 60 days after the selection of the arbitrator and decisions must be issued no later than 10 days post-hearing.
The arbitrator’s fees and expenses are to be agreed upon between you and the BOE. In the case of residential real property, such fees and expenses cannot exceed $150.00 per case. In the case of commercial, personal, and other property, such fees and expenses cannot exceed $250.00 per case. The arbitrator’s fees and expenses are to be paid as provided in the arbitrator’s decision.
You have the right to appeal the decision of the Douglas County Board of Equalization to the Douglas County District Court. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the decision of the Board of Equalization. Testimony, exhibits, or any other evidence may be introduced at the District Court hearing. For filing requirements, please contact your attorney or the Clerk of the District Court at 720-437-6200.
For questions about the valuation of your property, contact:
Douglas County Assessor
Phone: 303-660-7450
Fax: 303-660-1429
County Board of Equalization
100 Third St
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-660-7302
Fax: 303-484-4344
Email: cboe@douglas.co.us
Douglas County Assessor
Phone: 303-660-7450
Fax: 303-660-1429
