The CBOE coordinates arbitration which is an informal process. A hearing is held before a single arbitrator selected by the owner from a list of independent arbitrators provided by the CBOE. By law, the arbitrators must have appraisal experience and knowledge of property valuation for property tax purposes. The decision of the arbitrator is binding and no further appeal is possible based upon their decision.
When filing a written appeal, to preserve your rights you may be required to prove that you have filed a timely appeal; therefore, we recommend all written correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing.
If you wish to appeal pursuant to the binding arbitration process, please submit your appeal in writing to:
Douglas County Board of Equalization
Attn: Douglas County Attorney
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-660-7414
Email: [email protected]
In order to pursue arbitration, you must notify the Douglas County Board of Equalization (BOE) of your intent within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the decision of the BOE. Arbitration hearings are typically held within 60 days after the selection of the arbitrator and decisions must be issued no later than 10 days post-hearing.
The arbitrator’s fees and expenses are to be agreed upon between you and the BOE. In the case of residential real property, such fees and expenses cannot exceed $150.00 per case. In the case of commercial, personal, and other property, such fees and expenses cannot exceed $250.00 per case. The arbitrator’s fees and expenses are to be paid as provided in the arbitrator’s decision.