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JDF 605

Instructions for Appealing Property Tax Assessments with the District Court

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This document provides instructions for appealing property tax assessments in the District Court. It explains the steps needed to file an appeal, including required forms and fees.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This guide is used by someone who has already filed a protest with the County Assessor and an appeal with the County Board of Equalization, and now needs to appeal the decision from the County Board of Equalization to the District Court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What must happen before I can file in the District Court?
Before filing, you must have filed a “protest” with the County Assessor, filed an appeal with the County Board of Equalization, and received a decision from the County Board of Equalization.
What is the filing fee for this appeal?
A filing fee of $235.00 is required. If you cannot pay this fee, you must complete the Motion to File without Payment and Supporting Financial Affidavit (JDF 205) and submit it to the Court.
What forms do I need to file?
The instructions list several forms, including the Petition to Appeal Property Tax Assessment (JDF 606), the District Civil Summons (JDF 600), and the District Court Civil (CV) Case Cover Sheet (JDF 601).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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