Colorado Lawmakers Kill Proposal Allowing Local Governments to Tax Vacant Homes

Legislature rejects attempt to let Colorado communities increase taxes on often-vacant homes

A committee in the Colorado legislature on Monday killed legislation that would have allowed local voters to impose a tax on homes that sit empty for long stretches of the year.  House Bill 1036 faced fierce opposition from real estate brokers, homebuilders, county treasurers and business chambers. Local elected leaders and government groups supported the legislation that would have given communities a taxing tool to support affordable housing. …

Colorado lawmakers kill proposal allowing local governments to tax vacant homes

A bill that would have allowed Colorado counties and municipalities to ask voters to approve new taxes on vacant homes died Monday during its first legislative committee hearing.

Colorado lawmakers reject bill to allow resort towns to tax vacant homes

Downtown Breckenridge is seen in September 2023. In Summit County, 61% of homes aren't the primary residence of their owners. (Getty Images)Moderate Democratic state lawmakers joined Republicans Monday night to defeat a bill that would have strengthened local Colorado governments’ authority to tax vacant residential properties. House Bill 26-1036 had the support of the Colorado Municipal League, the Colorado Association of Ski Towns and a host o…