What's Happening in Broomfield

March 2, 2026

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Local News

Is Your Property Tax Bill Going Up? If So, Why?

Over the last years, you've paid higher property taxes. For many people it means higher mortgage payments and rent payment. This year, your property tax bill likely did not decrease due to several factors.

The Colorado Legislature provided temporary relief to property owners in the last couple of years by way of SB24-233 and HB24B-1001. While these bills provided some relief, 2025 saw higher home values from reappraisal, and local mill levies were adjusted for fire districts, metro districts, and voter-approved taxes.

Now in 2026, your property tax bills may be set go up as these confusing measures and short-term fixes lapse. Once again residential property owners are getting stuck holding the bag through:

Temporary relief measures under bills like SB24-233 that ended abruptly.
New revenue growth limits under HB24B-1001 added complexity.
Local changes and caps resulted in varied impacts.
The overall transition created confusion, making 2025 bills less predictable as short-term fixes lapsed without full compensation from new rules.

Broomfield is Selling Citizens a Fiscal "Double Reality" on Property Taxes

At the same time that Broomfield residents may be feeling the property tax increase in the monthly budgets, the City and County of Broomfield is suggesting that their own financial house is "fragile". They are suggesting that a shortfall in year-over-year property tax revenue is going to cause them budget hardships, setting up the justification to keep property taxes high.

The CCOB wants us to feel sorry for them because they are going to see an almost $7 million dollar drop in property tax revenue due to the bills passed by the State Legislature. Do they feel sorry for you that you are going to see a 20-40% increase in your property tax bill?

What They Don't Want to Tell You

Since 2022, property tax revenues to the City and County of Broomfield have increased substantially.

While year over year revenues may be down, the 5-year trend shows that Broomfield continues to benefit from historically high property taxes. This begs the question - why won't they shoot straight with the people paying the bills?

What's Really Happening with Your Property Taxes?

On the Broomfeld Taxpayer Matters Facebook page, we posted the graph on the right, showing property taxes in relation to Broomfield population. The reality is that Broomfield's population, since 2001, has increased by about 92.8%, meaning increased property tax revenue of about 100-200%. They are not restrained fiscally, they are just pouring money into non-traditional government programs.

The Broomfield Council periodically toys with floating possible mill levy increases. They keep telling you the mill levy has not changed since 2001, when Broomfield became a city and county. The implication is that they are restrained fiscally.

Broomfield Ramps Up Water Restrictions

Broomfield has a Level 2 fire ban in effect. The ban was implemented by the North Metro Fire Rescue District and Broomfield Police Department effective February 13, 2026.

The ban is necessary due to dry conditions, drought watch status, and heightened wildfire risk.There is no open burning, charcoal/wood-fired grills, or outdoor smoking near combustibles allowed

It remains active until further notice or rescinded when conditions improve.

Recent Council Activities and Actions

The City and County of Broomfield appointed Katie Peterson to fill the Ward 1 council position vacated by Kenny Nguyen.

Peterson will be sworn in during the Broomfield Council meeting on March 3, 2026.

During the past several months, there have been discussions on a 2026 Fiscal Watch.

Delaying vehicle replacements outlined shifting to asset preservation amid fiscal pressures

Hiring freezes appear in the 2025–2026 budget discussions as cost-saving measures to address revenue shortfalls

20% reserves were discussed broadly in the Mayor's 2026 State of the City address.

Council approves 2024 IECC Update

The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) passed unanimously at the February 24, 2026 Council Regular Meeting. The council did not ask any questions.

Are you curious as to what is in the 393-page document?

Why are rates rising as efficiency gets better?

What is the energy usage for a 2400 square-foot home and how has that changed?

Are regulations more expensive and more harmful than the energy updates?

What would a free-market solution look like in Colorado, and would it save you money?

Find out the answers to these questions in our latest post.

State News

Broomfield Taxpayer Matters Legislative Update

Since the start of the 2026 Legislative Session, there have been 433 bills introduced.

BTM has provided testimony on 31 taxpayer focused bills, including 6 that we supported and 25 that we opposed. Of these bills, 3 bills BTM opposed have been killed, and 1 bill BTM supported is still alive (no tax on overtime).

Our approach reflects a consistent taxpayer-focused perspective in our testimonies: opposition to mandates, new taxes/fees, reduced oversight, and cost-shifting; support only for measures that provide direct relief, predictability, and lower burdens on Colorado families.

What's are we focused on this week?

We are focused on two bills that we support:

HB26-1209 - would temporarily decrease statutory property tax revenue limits. While it is temporary, it will provide property tax relief to Broomfield and Colorado citizens.The bill will also be heard on March 10th in the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee.

HB26-1266 - would repeal the retail delivery fee, which nickel and dimes residents. The bill will be heard on March 10th in the House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee

Upcoming City Council Meetings

Please let us know if you plan to attend by registering here.

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March 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

Petitions and Communications

2.A. Swearing-in Ceremony

Action Items

7.A through 7.P - Board and Commissions Appointments

7.B. Organizational Strategic Plan,

7.C. Public Hearing - Resolution - Rally Park Final Plat and Site Development Plan,

7.D. Public Hearing - Resolution - Midcities Filing No. 1 Lot 1 PUD Text Amendment,

7.E. Public Hearing - Ordinance Second Reading - Amending Court Costs and Fees,

7.F. Public Hearing - Ordinance Second Reading - 2024 Building Code Update

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March 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

Consent Agenda

6.B. Resolution - Approving a Utility and Access Easement to CenturyLink at 4417 Arlington Avenue in City and County of Broomfield Open Lands

6.C. Resolution - Construction Agreement with Morton Electric, Inc. for the Main Street and Miramonte Boulevard Traffic Signal Project

6.D. Resolution - Master License Agreement Forged Fiber Master License Agreement (Fiber to Home)

6.E. Resolution - Emergency 30 inch Transmission Line Repair - Aspen Street

6.F. Ordinance - First Reading - Ordinances Amending Municipal Code in Response to Colorado Supreme Court's Rulings Regarding Municipal Court

Action Items

7.A. Public Hearing - Ordinance Second Reading - Updates to Water Use and Drought Restrictions

7.B. Public Hearing - Resolution - Palisade Park Filing No. 1 Replat E, Lot 2 Site Development Plan Amendment for a Monument Sign

7.C. BURA Public Hearing - Resolution - Palisade Park Filing No. 1 Replat E, Lot 2 Site Development Plan Amendment for a Monument Sign

7.D. Resolution - First Amendment to the 2026 CCOB Budget

7.E. BURA - Resolution - First Amendment to the 2026 BURA Budget

7.F. Resolution - Broomfield Water Recovery Facility Late Work Package with Moltz Construction and Carollo Engineers Agreements

7.G. Resolution - Broomfield Water Tanks LWP Construction and Engineering Amendments

Contact the City and County of Broomfield

Contact your City Council or City Staff about one of these stories:

Mayor - Guyleen Castriotta

gcastriotta@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

720-607-1527

Ward 1 -

Julie Twiss

jtwiss@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

303-438-6300

One open council seat as Kenny Nguyen appointed to Colorado Legislature

Ward 2 -

Paloma Delgadillo

pdelgadillo@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

720-916-6406

Austin Ward

award@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

303-817-0991

Ward 3 -

Jean Lim (Mayor Pro-Tem)

jlim@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

303-349-2745

Ward 3 -

Sarah Braun

sbraun@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

303-438-6300

Ward 4 -

Laurie Anderson

landerson@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

920-378-9654

Sean McKenzie

smckenzie@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

210-324-5750

Ward 5 -

Todd Cohen

tcohen@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

720-900-5452

Heidi Henkel

hhenkel@broomfieldcitycouncil.org

303-349-0978

Contact Information for Governor and State Legislature

Governor - Jared Polis

Phone: (303) 866-2471

Email: gov.jared.polis@state.co.us

Website: https://www.colorado.gov/governor

Lieutenant Governor - Dianne Primavera

Phone: (303) 866-4075

Email: ltgov.dianne.primavera@state.co.us

Website: https://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/LtGovGarcia/CBON/1249674703146

Colorado State Senator - William Linstedt

Phone: (303) 866-4863

Email: william.linstedt.senate@coleg.gov

Website: https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/william-lindstedt

Colorado State House - Kenny Nguyen

Phone: (303) 866-xxxx

Email: kenny.nguyen.house@coleg.gov

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