Frequently Asked Questions

The taxpayer may appoint a representative for the abatement process. If a representative is appointed, a signed Letter of Authorization identifying the specific year(s) for which authorization is given must be submitted along with the abatement petition. If the taxpayer chooses to hire an attorney for representation, a Letter of Authorization is not required.

Abatement hearings are held virtually (online) with an independent hearing officer, the petitioner, and the Assessor or the Assessor's representative. Notice of the date and time of the scheduled hearing will be emailed to the taxpayer and/or his representative at least 10 days prior to the hearing.

Both the taxpayer and the Assessor (and/or their respective representatives) will be sworn in and have the opportunity to testify, present evidence, and/or call witnesses to testify. The hearing officer will then have the opportunity to ask questions of the taxpayer and the Assessor, and consider any evidence presented by either party.

PLEASE NOTE: the taxpayer has the burden of proving that his opinion of the value of the property is more indicative of the correct valuation for taxation than the assessor's opinion.

Evidence must be emailed to clk-boe@broomfield.org. Evidence must be in PDF format. Any confidential information provided must be marked confidential.

The hearing officer will make a recommendation to the Board of Equalization based on the evidence provided at the hearing. The petitioner will receive a Notice of Decision once the hearing officer recommendations have been approved by the Board of Equalization.