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1. Will property valuations for tax assessments be changing in Delta County in 2020?
2. I have read that property values are increasing. Will this affect the valuation of my property in Delta County?
3. How will foreclosures occurring in Delta County affect property valuation for 2019?
4. I don’t understand why there should be a property tax at all. It seems like a very unfair tax. Why does it continue to be used?
5. The Colorado property tax seems especially inequitable and unfair—especially to commercial property owners. Why is this?
6. Can you estimate my taxes based on the value of my property?
7. Who makes the rules on property assessment?
8. 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?
9. I think you have the correct value on my property, but I feel my taxes are too high. What can you do about that?
10. 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?
11. I built my house myself. It cost me much less than the value you have assigned to it. Can’t you take my cost into account when you value it?
12. The farmer/rancher next door to me has a much lower value on his land than I do on my residential lot. Why?
13. I am an agricultural landowner with a residence on my land that I do not use as an integral part of my agricultural operation. Why did my property value go up?
14. My business real estate has about the same actual value as my residence, but the tax for the commercial property was more than 3½ times my residential tax last year. Why?
15. What do my property taxes pay for?
16. What records contained in the Assessor’s office are public?
17. How does the Assessor’s Office determine what the selling prices were for real property?
18. An appraiser from your office visited my property recently. Why?
19. How do I know that an individual visiting my property is an appraiser from your office?
20. What do I do if I feel that the information contained in the Assessor’s records is incorrect? What if I have concerns about my valuation?
21. If I request that an appraiser field visit my property, do I have to pay for that individually?
22. I know that there are structures on my property or other properties that you do not have assessed. Why should I tell you about that?

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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 do I find a solar installer?
2. Can I benefit from the state and federal tax credits?
3. What financing options are available for installing solar?
4. What maintenance will my system require?

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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?