Budget Resources and Filing
September 2024 Update
A general informational webinar on recent property tax law changes in the 2024 Special Session bill HB24-1001 and 2024 Regular Session bills SB24-233 and HB24-1302 is available as a recorded webinar online with slides. For specific guidance on how to comply with the recently adopted property tax information bill from the 2024 Regular Session, please visit the HB24-1302 Mill Levy Public Information page.
Resources
- Budget Requirements - Statute requires a few items be included with a budget filing. Use this checklist to ensure your budget meets the standards.
- Budget Calendar - This budget calendar provides general dates to consider in the preparation and adoption of the budget. Each local government should use these to guide the creation of their own budget process calendar.
- Budget Amendments - Budget amendments are occasionally necessary, and should be filed with the division when adopted by a local government.
- E-file your budget
- Local Government Information System - View annual budgets and other documents filed by local governments (no login required).
Updates to E-Filing Portal and Local Government Information System
The Division of Local Government (DLG) has implemented a new e-filing portal to be used by all local government entities, requiring some current users to create new login credentials. Learn More
Sample Forms
- Budget Notice (PDF Download)
- Budget Message (PDF Download)
- Revenue Worksheet (Excel Download)
- Expenditure Worksheet (Excel Download)
- Financed Purchase of an Asset or Certificate of Participation Supplement (PDF Download)
- Certification of Tax Levies-DLG 70 (PDF Download)
Resolution/Ordinances
- Resolution/Ordinance to Adopt (PDF Download)
- Resolution/Ordinance to Appropriate (PDF Download)
- Resolution/Ordinance to Set Mill Levies (PDF Download)
- Resolution/Ordinance for Contingency (PDF Download)
- Resolution/Ordinance for Fund Transfers (PDF Download)
- Resolution/Ordinance for Supplemental (PDF Download)
Contact Information
Mia Gonzales
Budget Program Administrator
303-864-7744
mia.gonzales@state.co.us