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Plain English Summary
This measure would reduce the rates used to calculate property taxes on homes and commercial buildings in Colorado. Lower assessment rates would mean property owners pay less in property taxes on their homes and businesses.
If YES
Homeowners would pay lower property taxes on their residential properties
confidence: high
Commercial property owners would see reduced tax bills on their business properties
confidence: high
Local governments and school districts would receive less property tax revenue to fund services
confidence: high
Property owners would have more money available for other expenses or savings
confidence: medium
If NO
Property tax assessment rates would remain at current levels
confidence: high
Local governments and school districts would continue receiving current levels of property tax funding
confidence: high
Property owners would continue paying property taxes at existing rates
confidence: high
Public services funded by property taxes would maintain current funding levels
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. The measure would reduce property tax revenue for local governments while decreasing tax bills for property owners.
TL;DR
This measure would lower property tax rates for homes and commercial buildings in Colorado.
Limitations
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