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1. Who sets the tax rate or mill levy?
2. I thought the “Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment” said that taxes could not go up, yet my valuation has increased. How can that be?
3. Why is vacant land and commercial assessed at 27.9%, and residential at 6.765%?
4. How do I calculate property taxes?
5. My Notice of Valuation shows land value and improvement value, but I didn’t make any improvements. How can my assessment or value change when I haven't done anything to my property?
6. How can I determine if the appraisal of my home is accurate?
7. If I disagree with the Assessor’s valuation of my property, what should I do?
8. What happens after I appeal?
9. If I bought my house within the last two years, shouldn’t the value be the same as what I paid for it?
10. My property doesn't compare to the expensive home down the street that just sold. Are you valuing my property based on that property?
11. If my property value has increased, will my property taxes go up?
12. What does my County Assessor do?
13. Why is property taxed in Colorado?
14. Do all assessments or values change at the same rate?
15. What are the factors used in determining value?
16. What is a "sales study period?"
17. What is time trending and why is it necessary?
18. Who makes the rules on property assessment?
19. News media stories have indicated that nearly all taxpayers who contest their assessment get a substantial reduction in value that significantly reduces their tax. Is that true?
20. I think you have the correct value on my property, but I feel my taxes are too high. What can you do about that?
21. The farmer/rancher next door to me has a much lower value on his land than I do on my residential lot. Why?
22. What records contained in the Assessor’s office are public?

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1. Where can I apply for a passport?
2. I’m from out-of-state. How do I register my vehicle in Colorado?
3. How can I get a duplicate car title?
4. I bought (or leased) a new vehicle, but haven’t received anything from the dealer and my temporary permit is about to expire. What can I do?
5. Can I use my Colorado issued marriage license in another state? How long is it valid?
6. Can I get a Birth Certificate in Delta County if I was born in another Colorado County?
7. Can I get a Death Certificate for someone who died in another county?
8. Where do I apply to become a Notary Public or renew my Notary Commission?

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1. What is Delta County Alerts and why should I register?
2. I already signed up for CodeRED - Do I have to sign up again?
3. How will I know if a call, text or email is from Delta County Alerts?
4. What are the benefits of registering for Delta County Alerts?
5. Who can register for Delta County Alerts?
6. I know someone who needs assistance registering. How can they get assistance?
7. Do I need to provide an address or location when I register?
8. Will my contact information be shared with others?
9. What would cause me to NOT receive a Delta County Alert?
10. I am moving or want to remove my information from the system. How do I unsubscribe?

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1. Does the Land Use Code require building permits?
2. Does the Land Use Code prohibit subdivision?
3. Can I continue a pre-existing use that is not allowed in my zoning designation?
4. Does the Land Use Code affect my property taxes?
5. Does the Land Use Code allow secondary or accessory units?

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1. When do I report to Pretrial Services as required by my bond?
2. How much does the program cost?
3. How long does pretrial supervision last?

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1. How are taxes determined?
2. Payment – When? Where? How?
3. What if I am late in paying my taxes?
4. Do I lose my property if it goes through tax sale?
5. What if I do not receive a bill?