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Homeowner says property tax assessment spiked 322% on Denver affordable unit
Summary
A Denver homeowner told the council her property-tax bill jumped from $750 to $3,316 after reassessment, and she warned the increased burden on owners of resale-restricted affordable units risks loss of housing for low-income owners.
Charlotte Jackson told the council she saw her property-tax bill rise sharply this year and said the increase threatens her ability to keep a resale-restricted affordable home.
“ My property taxes went up this year, 322%. I went from paying $750 a year to $3,316 a year,” Jackson said, explaining that the city’s valuation system assigns her responsibility for the full tax valuation on sale even though resale restrictions limit how much of sale proceeds she can retain. Jackson said a market sale around $343,000 would leave her roughly $164,000 after resale restrictions.
Jackson said she has protested and appealed with the Denver assessor’s office but has not received help or resolution. She said she is 64, single and fears she may lose her home without tax relief.
Context: Jackson’s comments focused on one homeowner’s experience with reassessment and resale restrictions for city affordable-housing units; she asked the council to consider property-tax relief or clearer communication for owners facing reassessments. The council did not respond during the public-comment period.
What’s next: Jackson said she has filed appeals with the assessor; council members or staff may follow up after the meeting for clarifying details.
