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Colorado Housing Primer 2025

Read our update to our popular housing primer — a work that breaks down the lack of affordable housing and looks closely at who that affects most.

Primer on Recent Property Tax Reform

Over the past several years, Colorado has implemented a series of legislative actions to address rising property taxes, balancing relief efforts with the need to protect essential local services, particularly K-12 education, while introducing structural changes to stabilize future property tax revenue.

Initiatives 50 and 108: Don’t Believe the Hype about these Destructive Measures

Proponents are offering a highly manipulated picture of Colorado's property tax landscape. We deconstruct their arguments.

Initiative 108 Would Force $3 billion in Cuts in Colorado

$3 billion equates to over 18 percent of the state's FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget. No matter the selected path, Initiative 108 forces impossible choices on the state.

Colorado Property Taxes: Threats vs. Solutions

A collection of Bell research to help you better understand the threats and solutions to property taxes in the state of Colorado.

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Destructive Colorado Property Tax Cuts: Initiatives 50 and 108

Either of these measures would have a devastating impact on Colorado and would be felt in every sector of our economy.

How SB24-233 Lowers Colorado Property Tax Bills

SB24-233 is the legislature's thoughtful effort to lower property taxes. We succinctly explain the "effective assessment rate" for homes of various values.

Colorado’s Proposed Initiative 50: Return of the Negative Factor

If Initiative 50 were to pass at the ballot in November, the state will face K-12 education funding trouble.

Land Use & Zoning in Jefferson County: Closing the Housing Supply Deficit

Policies that passed in the 2024 legislative session could expand housing opportunities in Jefferson County.

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More Disastrous Colorado Ballot Questions

Conservative and anti-tax groups are planning disastrous 2024 ballot measures that could undermine property tax relief and have serious consequences for local and state budgeting.

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