Vehicles may be registered at the George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 DesCombes Drive, Broomfield CO 80020. Our office is located in the west wing.

We do not accept registration renewal payments to be made over the phone at this time. 

You CAN renew online at mydmv.colorado.gov

No, please contact the county where you now reside.

Broomfield Motor Vehicle accepts cash and checks with no additional fees. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Additional portal fee of .75 cents per transaction plus 2.25% will be charged on both Credit/Debit cards. 

Yes, your insurance provider may fax proof of insurance to our office. Our fax number is 303.464.5862.

We will also accept a Digital Proof of Insurance shown on your phone, tablet or laptop.

Colorado plates remain with the customer, not the vehicle. If a vehicle is sold or traded, license plates should be removed and a pro-rated amount of the fees, based on the time remaining be credited toward your new vehicle registration or the renewal of another vehicle registered in the same name, provided the registration is not expired at the time the credit is applied for. Plates, proof of sale and registration should be brought into the office.

Property taxes are due on January 1st of each year but you have until the following deadlines to pay without interest:

First Half due by February 28th 

Second Half due by June 15th 

In Full due by April 30th

Property tax notices are mailed as soon as possible after the first of each year. If you do not receive your notice by the end of January, please contact the Community Assistance Center at 303-438-6390.

If your property lies within the boundaries of the City and County of Broomfield, you will pay your property taxes to the City and County of Broomfield at the Community Assistance Center located at: 

1 DesCombes Drive 
Broomfield, CO 80020 

If you are not sure if your property is in Broomfield,  please call the Community Assistance Center at 303-438-6390.

You owe tax on your property whether or not you receive your tax notice. If you are not sure if you owe tax, please check with the Community Assistance Center at 303-438-6390. You may also view your property tax notice online, anytime, using our tax payment search tab.  

State law requires that the tax notice be mailed to the address on record for the property owner. Most mortgage companies get their tax information from a private tax service or directly from the county. If you feel your mortgage company needs a copy of the tax notice, you may mail them a copy with your next payment.

In order to conserve tax dollars, Broomfield will not be sending second half notices. Consider marking the June 15 deadline on your calendar.

Property taxes on real estate paid after the due dates accrue interest at the rate of 12% per annum until the date of the tax lien auction. Delinquencies are normally advertised during the month of October and the tax lien sale is held in early November. It is beneficial to pay the tax by the end of September in order to avoid charges which result from the advertising of delinquent tax accounts and before the tax lien sale as described above. If the tax cannot be paid, there is a three year redemption period during which time you can pay the delinquency plus accrued interest and fees.

Keep in mind that the next year's taxes will be due the first of the year. The onus is on the taxpayer to take every effort to keep from becoming delinquent on the payment of their property taxes, as a result of continued delinquency could ultimately be the loss of ownership of the property. If you have more questions, please contact the Community Assistance Center at 303-438-6390.

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the mill levy for the taxing area. The assessed value is a percentage of the actual value of your property. For more information concerning valuation for taxation, refer to the Assessor's page. The mill levy for the taxing area is the combination of the separate mill levies for each taxing authority within whose established boundaries your property lies. 

Example:

Assessed Value...........31,550 

Mill Levy Total.......... x 0.099512 (usually expressed as 99.512) 

Total Property Tax...... $3,139.60

The mill levy is the tax rate used to calculate the tax bills of individual properties within a tax area or district. Each taxing authority determines how much revenue they require from property taxes and divides that by the total assessed value of the properties within their established boundaries, as supplied by the assessor. The resulting tax rate is multiplied by 1,000 to come up with the mill levy. 

Example: 

             Property Tax Revenue Needed..........$2,500,000.00 

             / Total Assessed Value.................... $31,350,000.00 

             = Tax Rate........................................ 0.079745  

             x 1,000............................................. 1,000 

             = Total Mill Levy................................ 79.745

Taxing authorities, including schools and fire protection districts, levy property taxes in an amount necessary to meet their budgetary needs for the following year. If you want to have a voice in the amount of taxes you will be asked to pay, you may want to attend public budget hearings and get involved in the process.

Property taxes are not paid for services rendered in a prior year. While property taxes are indeed paid on a prior year's valuation, the purpose of property taxes is to fund the following year's operations. Thus, property taxes for the tax year 2019 are to fund the budgets of the cities, counties, school districts, etc. for the year 2020.

Coordinated Election - Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Visit the Secretary of State's General Information FAQs by clicking https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/GeneralInfoFAQ.html.

In June, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office unintentionally posted voting system passwords to the public-facing website. State officials were notified of the issue on Oct. 24 and subsequently notified federal authorities.  County clerks were made aware of this issue on Oct. 29. These system passwords allow access to the underlying software and firmware of a computer.

At this time, it is believed 31 counties were impacted.

It is important to note that these passwords cannot be used to access the systems remotely. The only way these system passwords can be used is by physical access to the equipment. Physical security is a priority for all election equipment. Here are the additional security measures that ensure physical access is limited: 

• All voting equipment is stored in a room with strict access control. 
• All employees authorized to access the equipment have had to submit to a background check. 
• Colorado requires all voting equipment to be under 24/7 camera surveillance. 

In addition to these equipment security protocols, every Colorado voter votes a paper ballot. This means there is a hardcopy record of how each voter filled out their ballot that is audited at the end of each election. Discrepancies between the hard copy ballot and electronic record would be caught during an audit.

Visit our page detailing how one registers to vote by clicking https://www.broomfield.org/1200/Voter-Registration-Confidentiality.

Ballots will be mailed Monday, October 13, 2025, to all eligible voters to the address on their voter registration file. Ballots are not forwarded by the United States Postal Service. You may verify your voter information at the Secretary of State's website at www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

If you do not receive a mail ballot please call the Elections Division at 303.464.5857. You will need to request your replacement by Monday, October 27, 2025 to have one mailed to you. After this date, to update your voter registration and request a ballot, please go to any Voter Service and Polling Center location.

Visit the Secretary of State's FAQs regarding Election Day by clicking https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/ElectionDay.html.

You may return your voted ballot by mail or you may hand deliver your ballot to a Voter Service and Polling Center or designated drop-off location. Ballots must be RECEIVED at a Voter Service and Polling Center or a designated drop-off location by 7 p.m. on Election Day in order for your vote(s) to be counted. Ballots received after 7 p.m. on Election Day will not be counted. Postmarks do not count as a received date.

All voters now receive mail ballots. If you want to vote in person you may do so by visiting a Voter Service and Polling Location.

Colorado law requires you to present an Acceptable Form of Identification. All ID's must be current and valid. If you do not have an acceptable form of identification, you will be permitted to vote a provisional ballot. The following link is a list of acceptable forms of identification as listed on the Colorado Secretary of State's website: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html.

If you are voting for the first time in Colorado and did not provide ID when you registered to vote, you must provide a photocopy of your ID in the Official Return Envelope so that your ballot can be counted. The words "ID REQUIRED" will appear on your Official Return Envelope. Please see the Voter Instructions that arrived with your ballot for details and acceptable forms of ID. If your ID shows an address, the address must be in the State of Colorado.

Visit the Secretary of State's FAQs regarding Voters with Disabilities by clicking https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/ElectorsWithDisabilities.html.

Visit the Secretary of State's FAQs regarding Voting and Conviction by clicking https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/VotingAndConviction.html.

Visit the Secretary of State's FAQs regarding Foreclosures and Unhoused Voters by clicking https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/foreclosureHomelessFAQ.html.

Visit the Secretary of State's FAQs regarding Provisional Ballots by clicking https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/ProvisionalBallots.html.

Colorado Democratic Party’s explanation of the “Noncommitted delegate” choice on the Democratic

Party ballot for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election:

The Colorado presidential primary election is a "binding" primary. Every candidate, including the

noncommitted delegate choice, must receive 15% of the vote in a Congressional District or statewide in

the presidential primary election to be apportioned a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Congressional District delegates are elected at Colorado Democratic Party's (CDP) Congressional District

conventions on April 11, 2024, and at-large delegates are elected at the CDP State Convention on April

13, 2024. For additional information, please contact delegate2024@coloradodems.org.

No. Voting is not a test. You can vote on as many or as few contests as you feel comfortable.

You will need one first class stamp (Forever Stamp) if your ballot is one page long. If it has two pages, you will need two first class stamps. 

It is recommended that you mail your ballot no later than 8 days before Election Day. Your ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarks do not count. If it is too late to mail your ballot, please use a 24-hour drop box instead.

You can see the status of your mail ballot online with BallotTrax or at www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

If you deliver your ballot to a ballot box, please allow two (2) business days for processing before expecting to see the status of your mail ballot. If you return your ballot by mail, please allow one full week before expecting a status update. 

• Each election includes checks of the system before and after any ballots are cast. These pre- and post-election checks are open to the public.
• Each election is staffed by bi-partisan teams of judges that ensure all processes are fair.
• Each election is overseen by a professional staff in your county clerk’s office.
• Colorado is nationally recognized as a model for how to run elections.
• Many states have adopted the Colorado system.
• Colorado has carefully developed its election system over decades to ensure the system is on a path of continuous improvement.

More information regarding elections in Colorado can be found through the Colorado County Clerk's Association at: https://www.clerkandrecorder.org/all-you-need-to-know

• Every Colorado County Clerk and State Election Officials routinely check and cross check various databases, including driver’s license registrations, death records, postal records and others, to ensure voter information stays accurate. 
• Every Colorado County Clerk reaches out to voters where information is lacking to either verify that a voter should remain on the rolls or to remove those voters who are ineligible.
• Colorado participates in a multi-state program that allows Colorado to be notified when Every Colorado County Clerk follows up on all allegations of improper voting with their county law enforcement and county attorney to investigate and resolve the issue. 

More information regarding elections in Colorado can be found through the Colorado County Clerk's Association at: https://www.clerkandrecorder.org/all-you-need-to-know

Yes. Dogs must wear a collar with a current Broomfield registration tag affixed. 

All dogs must be on a leash when off of the owners’ property. The only exception to this are the Broomfield off-leash dog parks. 

Broomfield Dog Parks include:

Commons Park
13382 Sheridan Blvd

Shepsfield Park
11251 Uptown Ave

Del Corse Park
13850 Del Corso Way

Yes. Residents disturbed by a noisy animal may call the police department and complain any time they feel their peace is being disturbed. For additional information, please visit our Ordinance, Animal page.

The Broomfield Police Department provides extra duty police officers for special events as requested. Please contact Sgt. Todd Dahlbach at tdahlbach@broomfield.org for more information.

For all children under the age of 18, curfew is 10:30 p.m.; however, on Friday and Saturday nights, minors between age 15 and 18 have an extended curfew of 1 a.m. with permission of parents. There are some exceptions to this ordinance. For more information, please see Broomfield Municipal Code 9-62-030.

Download the guide to learn more.

For more information on zoning within the City and County of Broomfield, please reference our zoning page. 

View the following documents for more information:

• Family child care business handout
• Home based business handout

You do not need a permit to change the lettering on an existing sign. If you are making changes to the size and design of an existing sign, you will need a permit through the Building Division. 

Variance means a grant of relief from the requirements of your zone district which permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by your zone district. To apply for a variance or determine if a variance will be required please contact the Planning Division at 303.438.6284 or Planning@Broomfield.org. 

A legal non-conforming use is an existing use that has been accepted even though it does not conform to the zoning regulations for the district that it is a part of. The City and County of Broomfield has strict regulations related to properties that are designated legal non-conforming. Please contact the Planning Division if you have questions about a property with legal non-conforming use. 

Hours
The Planning Division hours of operation are every Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Questions for planning staff may be provided via email at planning@broomfield.org or by calling 303.438.6284. At this time walk in services are not available unless coordinated with planning staff. 

Staff
Anna Bertanzetti - Planning Director
Lynn Merwin - Principal Planner
Branden Roe - Principal Planner
Judy Hammer - Principal Planner
Shelby Jablon - Senior Planner
Kayla Tift - Planning Technician
 

Please contact the Planning Division at 303.438.6284 or Planning@Broomfield.org to discuss potential development projects. 

• Contact the Code Compliance Unit (Police): 303-438-6400
• Code Complaint Line: 303-464-5551

Find out more about the review process. For additional questions about the development process, please contact planning staff at planning@broomfield.org or 303.438.6284

View an estimated development timeline. Please note the development timeline varies based on project type, location and complexity. For updates on a specific project please contact planning staff at planning@broomfield.org or 303.438.6284

Urban Renewal Plan: A plan that updates and revitalizes a property from its current state.
Sub-Area Plan: A plan that sets up parameters on a particular property so that it can be redeveloped.

For more information on urban renewal plans and sub-area plans please click here. 

All water heaters need to be permitted, this includes new and replacements. Homeowners please read this addendum provided by the State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies regarding Homeowner Residential Plumbing Work. 

Most new construction projects, alterations, additions, or repairs of existing buildings require building permits and inspections to verify compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. Alterations, garage conversions, changes of use, structural repairs, drywall, and fire or flood repairs require permits.

Permits are also required for:

• Furnaces 
• A/Cs
• Water Heaters
• Heat-Pumps
• Boilers
• Windows and Doors
• Decks
• Cell Towers/Antennas
• Gas Lines
• Hot Tubs
• Electric Vehicle Chargers
• Ramps
• Patio Covers
• Retaining Walls
• Sheds
• Sewer Line Repairs
• Siding
• Solar Panels
• Pools
• Mobile Home Set Up

Please use this list to determine what documents are required in order to process your permit application. 

All projects below require:

• the General Permit Application and 
• the Homeowner Statement (if the homeowner is performing any part of the project).

Addition

• Basement Finish / Home Remodel Questionnaire
• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report

Basement Finish/Remodel

• Basement Finish / Home Remodel Questionnaire
• Plans
• Engineer Stamped Report for interior structural remodel

Cell Tower/Antenna

• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report

Deck

• Deck Handout
• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report for steel or metal decks

Demolition 

• Plans
• Site Plan
• Approved State Permit

Garage

• Garage Handout
• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report (if the garage is attached to the primary structure or if it is larger than 600 square feet)

Gas Line (fire pit)

• Plans
• Gas line drawing showing line from meter to fire pit or grill

HVAC

• For A/C replacements, part of the project valuation is needed in the electrical valuation field as well as the licensed electrical contractor's name

Hot Tub / Shed / Ramp / Trailer Set-Up

• Plans
• Site Plan

Patio Cover

• Patio Cover Handout
• Plans
• Site Plan

Retaining Wall (more than 3 feet)

• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report

Re-roof

• Roof Slope Report

Sewer/Water Line Repair 

• Site Plan

Siding Replacement

• Number of squares required
• Stating if electrical work is needed
• Current evaluation report for the new siding

Solar PV System 

• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report

Structural Repair 

• Plans
• Engineer Stamped Report

Swimming Pool and Spa

• Plans
• Site Plan
• Engineer Stamped Report

Water Heater

• Gas Pipe Plan needed if a tanked water heater is being replaced by a tankless one

Windows and Doors

• Window, Door & Skylight Installation / Replacement Handout

Also review:

• New Single Family Submittal Requirements
• Tenant Finish Permit Submittal Requirements
• New Commercial Building Submittal Requirements
  
  

For typical residential projects, the site plan should show where the proposed construction will be located on the property, including lot dimensions and all existing structures and the floor plan should show the use of the spaces, any framing proposed, and dimensions.

For commercial projects, one digital set of plans shall be submitted. 

All permit application documents should be emailed to buildingpermits@broomfield.org.

Over the Counter

A Building Plans Analyst is available Tuesdays from 9am to 12pm and Thursdays from 1pm to 4pm for homeowners who need assistance with building permits.  Some permits for homeowners may be available for same-day review and issuance.

Via Email

Please submit permit applications and plans to buildingpermits@broomfield.org for processing 

Current Plan Review times

• Residential window, door, A/C and furnace replacements (like-for-like only) - 1 to 3 business days 
• Re-Roofs - one  week
• Water Heaters, Furnaces & A/C replacements - 1-2 weeks
• Solar PV Systems - 1 - 2  weeks
• Basement Finish  - 1 to 2 weeks
• Windows with Modifications - 1 to 2 weeks
• Exterior Residential - decks, covered patios, pergolas, gazebo, etc. - 2 - 3 weeks
• Residential Additions and Remodels - 4 - 5 weeks for first comments
• Signs - 3 - 4 weeks
• Tenant Finish - 5 - 6 weeks for first comments
• New House - 7 - 8 weeks for first comments  
• New Commercial Building –  6 - 7 weeks for first comments

• Estimated times above are goals, but are not guaranteed.

Permit fees are based on the total value or cost of the project. The applicant provides this information on the permit forms at the time of the application submission. Use tax is also charged on the value of the materials, assumed to be one-half of the total cost. 

Please review our Fees Page for more information.

Email your questions to buildingpermits@broomfield.org and one of our Plan Analysts will reach out to you

or

Call 303-438-6370 (option 5) and ask to talk to a Plans Analyst.

 They can answer a variety of questions on most phases of any project or they will research your question and reach out to you.

Our inspectors receive their assignments in the morning and determine the most efficient route for the day prior to leaving the office around 8:30 a.m. Your inspection could be any time between 8.30am and 4pm. 

If you need a more exact time frame that day, you may check the Daily Inspection List, look for your address, and you can see the order of inspections for each inspector. The list is a live document that gets updated as the day goes by and all completed inspections disappear. 

Alternatively, you may call  303-438-6370, option 5 between 8.00 - 8:30 a.m to get in touch with your assigned inspector, confirm their time of arrival or cancel that inspection. Please note: Any cancellations after 8.30 result in a $150.00 late cancellation fee.

Yes, inspections for all new single family homes, townhomes, apartments, and all interior alterations or additions will include verification of both carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms.

Smoke alarms are also required for installation of water heaters, furnaces or air conditioning. Smoke detectors that are required in your bedrooms, outside your bedrooms within 15 feet, and on each level of your home. Please review our Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms handout.

All Monthly Building Division Reports are available online. 

Construction, Demolition and Deconstruction materials make up approximately 25% of the total solid waste generated in the State of Colorado. Broomfield’s Zero Waste Plan identified CD&D waste diversion as a priority policy to advance. We are sharing with you the list of the best practices and facilities which provide alternatives to using the landfill.

Best Practices

Best practices for recycling, salvaging, and reusing CD&D materials focus on reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting sustainable practices. Here are some strategies:

Source Reduction

The most effective way to manage CD&D materials is by preventing waste before it’s generated. Techniques include designing buildings with fewer materials, preserving existing structures, using adaptable and disassemblable designs, and optimizing building sizes. Purchasing agreements that minimize excess materials and packaging also help reduce waste.

Deconstruction for Reuse

Deconstruction involves carefully dismantling buildings to salvage valuable materials for reuse. This approach maximizes material recovery, conserves natural resources, and provides local economic benefits by creating job opportunities. Deconstruction can divert significant amounts of debris from landfills, preserving resources through reuse.

Materials That Can Be Reused:

Many CD&D materials can be salvaged for future use, including:

• Doors, hardware, appliances, and fixtures
• Wood
• Gypsum
• Concrete, brick, and masonry
• Excess insulation
• Paint
• Packaging materials

Recycling CD&D Materials

Many materials, such as asphalt, concrete, wood, and metals, can be recycled into new products like aggregates, engineered wood products like furniture, mulch, and compost. Researching local recycling options and partnering with certified recyclers ensures that materials are processed and managed correctly, to avoid mismanagement. Facilities that offer alternatives to the landfill are included below.

Rebuying CD&D Materials

Purchasing used and recycled materials for new construction helps boost the local economy, reduce costs, and preserve architectural character. Rebuying ensures that materials from deconstruction and recycling programs continue to be reused in new projects, contributing to a healthy economy and extending the life cycle of resources.

By integrating these practices—source reduction, deconstruction, material reuse, recycling, and rebuying: construction projects can reduce environmental impact, support local economies, and promote sustainable construction practices.

Please review the list of all Construction & Demolition Recycling Resources.

A homeowner getting a permit for performing construction work on their own home (primary residence) does not require a contractor's license, but will need to sign an Homeowner Statement indicating compliance with the State law prior to issuance of the permit. 

If a homeowner hires a contractor for any type of construction on a home, the contractor shall be licensed by the City and County of Broomfield. 

All contractors who perform work for pay or other compensation are required to be licensed as a contractor in the City and County of Broomfield.    

Homeowner-occupants may do all the work on their own home if they are confident in their abilities. However, the homeowner-occupant needs to sign a Homeowner Statement indicating compliance with the State law prior to issuance of the permit.

If you are a homeowner you will call our automated line 303-438-6376 to schedule inspections. The information needed to schedule your inspection will be on the inspection record card (available online under "Printables"). This will have the permit number (numerics only) and the 3-digit inspection code that is needed to schedule your inspection. The automated line allows you to schedule up to four days out, next day inspections are not guaranteed so please plan accordingly.  

If you are a contractor you can use our Online Portal to schedule your inspections. Please call 303.438.6370 to set up an account.

If the work is started without a permit, a special investigation fee may be charged before the permit can be issued. If the entire project is completed, such as a deck or basement finish, the homeowner remains responsible for obtaining the proper permits and inspections. In some cases, this may mean removal of wall coverings to check concealed work. Homeowners should also contact their insurance company to verify that the new work will still be covered if no permit has been obtained. Often a completed project is not caught until a prospective buyer or private home inspector checks with the building department or a disaster occurs.

The building division is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Payments are accepted between 9:00am and 4:00pm.  

All structures (houses, garages, sheds, decks, pools, spas, patio covers, gazebos, etc.) are required to be located a certain distance away from all property lines of your lot. This distance varies with both the type of structure and the zoning of your neighborhood. Straight zoning (usually older neighborhoods) has regulations adopted by ordinance in the Municipal Code (Title 17, Zoning). Newer subdivisions have PUD (planned unit development) zoning, which has regulations unique to each subdivision or filing adopted through the development plan process. Typically, all structures shall be at least 5 feet away from the side property lines, and could be required to be set back even greater distances. In a majority of cases, the house is constructed at the minimum front setback line, and no structure can be built closer to the street than the house. The rear yard setbacks vary considerably, depending on the subdivision and the structure. There may also be utility or drainage easements in various locations on your lot that restrict the placement of any structure. For correct setback information in all zoning districts, please call the City and County of Broomfield Planning Division at 303-438-6284.

No, you do not need to apply for sales tax license, but you must collect City & County of Broomfield sales tax. Please mail your sales tax remittance along with a letter stating your one-time sales status, the time period, gross sales, and sales tax amount due to our mailing address.

Broomfield Municipal Code (Section 3-04-080) requires a SALES TAX LICENSE. The license is issued at no charge. If you have a temporary cart at the FlatIron Crossing Mall, a $200 cart deposit is required at the time of application. Your license application will be reviewed by other Broomfield departments before the license is issued. Therefore, allow 10 days to two weeks processing time PRIOR to opening your new business. Download the application from www.broomfield.org/salestax and fax to: 303-410-3802. Broomfield does not require a separate “Business License”, however, Liquor Licenses, Tobacco Licenses, and Solicitor's Licenses are processed by the City Clerk Department at 303-438-6332. Restaurants, Bars/Grills, and any other food type establishments must call the City & County of Broomfield Health Department at 720-887-2220, for a Health Department inspection and license PRIOR to opening.

he FlatIron District elected to impose an improvement tax. This 0.01% tax is collected only on sales made in the FlatIron Improvement District. The Arista District elected to impose an "improvement" tax to finance the infrastructure and streets. An additional 0.20% tax is collected only on sales made in the Arista Local Improvement District. Both of these special district taxes are remitted on the Broomfield Sales Tax Return. Broomfield forwards the tax to the appropriate special district. See the FlatIron Improvement District and the Arista Local Improvement District maps at the following website address: www.broomfield.org/maps

You will need to apply for State and Local Tobacco Retail Licenses, in addition to your Broomfield’s Sales Tax License and State of Colorado Sale Tax License

Here is the link with information regarding how to apply for a Tobacco Retail License.

https://broomfield.org/3086/Tobacco-Licensing

Broomfield’s Municipal Code is written with the intent of imposing tax upon the vast majority of transactions. Taxation is the rule and exemption is the rare exception. Exemptions from sales tax are specifically identified in the municipal code and may not be increased by implication or similarity. Transactions and items are subject to tax unless explicitly exempted.

Here is a link to the Broomfield Municipal Code - specifically the section discussing Sales Tax. 

Yes. Broomfield is a home rule municipality and has consistently taxed software and computer software. Please note, that custom software programs and modified software so long as the price of the modifications exceeds 50% of the price of the unmodified software is not taxable.

Yes. Please note, custom software is not taxable so long as the price of the modifications, or custom software, exceeds 50% of the price of the unmodified software.

Generally no, so long as the price of the modifications, or custom software, exceeds 50% of the price of the unmodified software.  Custom software is considered a non-taxable service.

Yes, software maintenance agreements are taxable, unless it is considered custom software.

PaintCare sites accept house paint, primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings (e.g., shellac and varnish). Aerosols (spray cans), solvents, and products intended for industrial or non-architectural use are NOT accepted. The products accepted must be in original containers no larger than five gallons in size with a label and secured lid. Open or leaking cans are not accepted.

Broomfield residents can also take latex paint to Boulder County's Hazardous Material Management Facility located at 1901 63rd St. in Boulder. Please visit the Boulder County Hazardous Material website to make an appointment. This is a free service for Broomfield residents. Proof of residency is required.

Latex paint is not hazardous and, once solidified, can be safely put out with household trash.

For cans almost empty: Remove the lid and allow the paint to dry into a solid. Once the paint is completely solidified and dry, it can be thrown away with your regular, household trash. Be sure to leave the lids off so your waste hauler knows the contents are not liquid. If the lids are left on, your waste hauler will not take it.

Please visit the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility (HMMF)

For battery disposal, please visit the Boulder County Batteries website. 

Please visit the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal site for additional information on electronic waste. 

Once the position has closed and all applications have been reviewed by HR and the hiring manager you will be notified by email of your status. If you have further questions about your application status you can send us an email or call 303-438-6320.

Yes, there is a choice between UMR and Kaiser Permanente.

There are two occasions when you can add or drop a dependent from your health insurance: 1) Open Enrollment (at the end of each year, effective January 1st of the following year) 2) Qualifying Event - change in employment status, marriage, divorce, death, birth - in this case you must submit the enrollment/change form to HR within 31 days (including date of the event).

The cost of process service depends on the type of document being served. A fee schedule is located outside the Records counter and on our web page. Mileage is charged at the one-time rate of $2.00 per person, per location. If you are uncertain of what it will cost you to have your documents served, please feel free to contact the Civil Unit directly at 303-438-6480.

If you notice behavioral changes or if you suspect that your child has been sexually victimized, contact your local law enforcement agency, Department of Social Services, or Child Advocacy Center immediately. Also, give your child permission to talk to you about things that may be bothering them and encourage them to attend child abuse prevention programs held through schools and community programs. It is important to remember that though SVP's may pose a risk, they are not the only sex offenders in the community. Other offenders who may be dangerous, but who are not subject to community notification by law, include all un-convicted sex offenders, all sex offenders whose offenses were committed prior to July 1, 1999, and many who have not been identified as known sex offenders. Research indicates that a person is most likely to be sexually assaulted by someone they know.

Most SVP's are sentenced to lengthy prison terms, although some SVP's can be released into the community on probation directly upon sentencing or on parole following incarceration and sex offense specific mental health treatment at the Department of Corrections. This may also mean that the SVP may be granted a work release as a condition of parole or probation. In determining an SVP's risk to the community, the court or parole board considers the professional recommendation of the probation officer or Department of Corrections manager, and the assessment of sex offense-specific mental health evaluators or treatment providers. If the SVP is determined to be manageable in the community, a recommendation may be made that he / she be supervised by probation or parole. In all cases, the court or parole board must make the determination regarding the placement of an SVP. The court or parole board makes the final determination regarding the SVP's release into the community. As a State, we do not imprison all sex offenders - 65% are released into the community, including those who are supervised by the criminal justice system through probation or parole. In Colorado, many SVP's will be subject to our Lifetime Supervision Law, which makes it easier to contain an offender if they demonstrate increased risk. In cases of other sex offenders who are not determined to be SVP's, many are convicted sex offenses with determinate sentences, meaning they have a time limit on their sentence. These offenders may complete their required period of supervision or be released into the community without probation or parole supervision. Most are required to register as a sex offender with law enforcement.

Many sex offenders can be closely monitored for risk behavior while under supervision and treatment. Some can learn through treatment to manage their sexual offender behaviors and decrease their risk of re-offense. However, such behavior management should not be considered a "cure" and treatment cannot permanently eliminate the risk that sex offenders may repeat their offenses.

Read the educational and public safety materials available at the Community Notification Meeting, which offer prevention information regarding sex offenders for you and your family. Read the SVP Bulletin to learn more about this specific SVP and any behaviors you should report to law enforcement. Support and attend sexual assault prevention programs for yourself and your children.

https://dcj.colorado.gov/ 

https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/faq.jsf

https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/info-statutes.jsf

In a manner that does not incite panic, instruct your children to avoid all contact with the SVP, even if the SVP's offense of conviction does not involve an offense against a child. Instruct them to avoid being near the SVP's residence or workplace. Review the public safety materials with your children and encourage your child to tell you about any contact with the SVP or any other person who makes them feel uncomfortable. It is important to teach your children about appropriate and inappropriate contact and to encourage regular discussion about their interactions with others.

https://dcj.colorado.gov/overview-of-sex-offender-management-in-colorado

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-fugitives 

The fee for recording most documents is $13.00 for the first page, and $5.00 for each additional page. For additional information click on fee schedule.

The fees for recording a UCC document are $13.00 for a one or two page document, $18.00 for three or more pages.

E-recorded UCC filings are $8.00 per document. 

You may order a copy or a certified copy of a recorded document either in person, by mail or online. If requesting by mail, include the recording (reception) number of the document, or the name(s) on the document, and approximate recording date. Also include, the address where the copy should be mailed, and a check for the amount due. If ordering online, search our Official Records database for the document add it to the cart. Once you have paid for it you will be able to print the document without the watermark. The redaction will remain on the document. If you are ordering certified copies online, you can pick them up in the office or they will be mailed to you. Due to the certification, you will not be able to print certified documents online. Fees for copies are $.25 / page. To certify a copy, the fee is an additional $1.00 per document. Only documents within the City and County of Broomfield Recording database can be certified.

Military Discharge documents are available to the person named at no charge. If you need a copy of a document recorded prior to November 15, 2001, please contact the previous county for their assistance. Adams County Clerk & Recorder - 720.523.6020; Boulder County Clerk & Recorder - 303.413.7770; Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder - 303.271.8121; Weld County Clerk & Recorder - 970.304.6520. 

Unofficial images of the recorded documents are available online.  The images are available from November 15, 2001, to previous business day. 

Your license will be recorded in the county in which you applied for the license, not necessarily the county in which the marriage took place. You may obtain a certified copy either in person, by mail or online using the Self Service Portal.  The cost is $1.25 per certified copy. If requested by mail, submit the names of both parties, the date the marriage certificate was signed, the address to which the copy(s) should be mailed, and a check or money order payable to the "City and County of Broomfield" for the amount due. Here are instructions for how to order a certified copy through the Self Service Portal.  Certified copies ordered through the Self Service Portal will be mailed to the address provided.  If you would like to pick up a certified copy, please come into the office. 

The City and County of Broomfield accepts applications only for posted positions. To apply for current openings, submit a completed application online at www.broomfield.org/jobs. Human Resources will review all applications and notify applicants of their status. If applicants meet the necessary requirements, the following testing is scheduled: 1. Physical Agility Test 2. Computer Voice Stress Analysis 3. Oral Board Interview 4. Thorough Background Investigation 5. Interview with the Chief of Police and/or Deputy Chief of Police 6. Psychological Exam, Medical Exam, and Drug Screen

Failure to pass any state of testing in the process would terminate an applicant from continuing further in the process.

Entry salary would be based upon full years of applicable law enforcement or corrections service. Contact Broomfield's Human Resources Department at 303.438.6320 or the Broomfield Training Division at 720.887.2086 for lateral officer salary information. The Chief of Police makes all final decisions as to the salary for laterals. If you have previous police officer-detention experience and have applied for a police officer-patrol position, your experience in detention would not justify an increase in salary. If you have previous police officer-patrol experience and have applied for a police officer-detention position, this would not justify an increase in salary.

The Workforce Center is a free resource for job seekers and employers. After completing a simple registration, you will have access to our statewide database of job postings, our resource room which contains computers with high-speed internet, copy and fax machine, and a variety of job related resources such as workshops, career fairs, and career specialists.

We can help you find a job. All of our services are self-directed; you make use of what makes sense for you. We have specialists who can help you find job openings, critique your resume, explore the local labor market or even help with short-term training. We are not a temporary agency that can offer you a job.

There is no unemployment office. You can file online.

Registering with the Workforce Center can be done either in-person at our office or on the computer. Registration includes providing your basic contact information, the type of job(s) that you are interested in and the skill sets that you have. Once registered in our system, you will be able to obtain access to any Workforce Center in Colorado. View a complete listing of Colorado Workforce Centers.

Through our Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) we can possibly help with short-term training costs. Please see our WIOA Training Page for more information.

Register online or stop by our office. 

Unfortunately, we cannot help with Unemployment Insurance (UI) specific matters. All matters concerning Unemployment Insurance must be handled through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Unemployment Insurance Division. You may reach them by phone at 303.318.9000, or view the status of your claim by going to My UI Claimant. However, our Workforce Center is equipped with a chat feature on many of our PCs which is connected to the Unemployment Insurance Division. This feature simplifies contact with UI in real-time.

• In-home assessment for abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Arranging, coordinating, delivering where appropriate and monitoring services, including:
  
  • Medical care for physical or mental health needs
  • Protection from mistreatment
  • Assistance with application for public benefits
• Referrals to community service providers
• Crisis intervention
• Information and referral for assistance with money management and benefit availability
• Monthly home visits by a caseworker to monitor risk and service needs

• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Neglect / Self-Neglect
• Financial Exploitation

• Discussing family issues and peer pressure
• Evaluating feelings and defenses
• Examining the choices available to them
• Learning the facts about substances and consequences of poor choices
• Practicing positive stress management techniques

• Have mental health issues
• Have a history of trauma or abuse
• Have low self-esteem
• Feel like they don’t fit in
• Have a family history of substance abuse

• Curiosity
• Stress reduction
• Lack of other things to occupy their time
• Peer pressure

• More tired than usual or more hyperactive than usual
• Frequent complaints of feeling ill
• Eyes that are frequently red or watery
• Dilated or constricted pupils
• Unusual weight change or loss of appetite
• Severe change in grooming habits
• Odor of alcohol or other substances

• Unexplainable mood swings
• Irritable or angry
• Low self-esteem
• Personality change
• Apathy or depression
• Paranoid or confused

• Argumentative or withdrawn
• Destructive or abusive
• Secretive or lying
• Poor decision making
• Trouble with friends
• Letting go of former activities
• Academic problems (grades, attendance)
• Reduced memory and attention span
• School discipline problems
• Getting into problems with the law

In order to qualify for CCCAP, you must meet basic income eligibility requirements and you must be participating in a qualifying activity. A qualifying activity includes working, going to school, GED, Post Secondary-up to your Bachelor's degree or looking for employment (up to 13 weeks). Income eligibility is based on gross income including unearned income such as child support. All Broomfield CCCAP single heads of household applicants are required to apply for child support, if applicable.

To qualify for CCCAP in Broomfield, your family income must fall within 265% of the federal poverty level. Contact the CCCAP technician at 720.887.2275 to learn more about the eligibility requirements. The technician will conduct a brief telephone interview to determine income eligibility and schedule an appointment for a full intake interview.

Yes. You must file for child support for all children in your home that are needing assistance.

Only students who are minors or students within 6 months of receiving their GED, or Post-Secondary students earning a Bachelor's Degree or less currently qualify for the Colorado Child Care Assistance program.

Child Care Assistance reimburses the child care costs for licensed and Qualified Exempt child care providers.

Each case is reviewed for re-determination annually.

You may pick up an application at: Broomfield Department of Human Services at 100 Spader Way Broomfield, CO 80020 or apply online at Colorado PEAK.

Once the application and all required verifications are submitted the case manager will contact you to schedule a phone interview to determine your potential eligibility for the program. You can contact the child care case manager at 720.887.2275 with any questions. 

The Colorado Department of Human Services provides helpful guidance for parents related to this topic on their website.

The answer to this question depends upon the situation and the maturity of the child. Colorado in general has accepted the age of 12 as a guideline for when it may be appropriate for a child to be left at home alone for short periods of time.

• Any case in which a child exhibits evidence of skin bruising, bleeding, malnutrition, failure to thrive, burns, fracture of any bone, subdural hematoma, soft tissue swelling or death and either:
  
  • Such condition or death is not justifiably explained; the history given concerning such condition is at variance with the degree or type of such condition or death
  • Circumstances indicate that such condition may not be the product of an accidental occurrence
• Any case in which a child is subjected to unlawful sexual behavior as defined in section 16-22-102 (9), C.R.S.
• Any case in which a child is a child in need of services because the child's parents, legal guardian or custodian fails to take the same actions to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care or supervision that a prudent parent would take
• Any case in which a child is subjected to emotional abuse. Emotional abuse in this section means identifiable and substantial impairment of the child's intellectual or psychological functioning or development or a substantial risk of impairment of the child's intellectual or psychological functioning or development
• Any case in which, in the presence of a child, or on the premises where a child is found, or where a child resides, a controlled substance (defined in C.R.S. 18-18-102 (5)) is manufactured or attempted to be manufactured
• Any case in which a child tests positive at birth for either a schedule-I controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-204, C.R.S., unless the child tests positive for a schedule-II controlled substance as a result of the mother's lawful intake of such substance as prescribed

• Physicians, surgeons, physicians in training, child health associates, medical examiners, coroners, dentists, osteopaths, optometrists, chiropractors, podiatrists, nurses, hospital personnel, dental hygienists, physical therapists, pharmacists and registered dieticians
• Public or private school officials or employees
• Social workers, Christian Science practitioners, mental health professionals, psychologists, professional counselors and marriage and family therapists
• Veterinarians, peace officers, firefighters or victim's advocates
• Commercial film and photographic print processors
• Counselors, marriage and family therapists and psychotherapists
• Clergy members, including:
  
  • Priests
  • Rabbis
  • Duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers of a church
  • Members of religious orders
  • Recognized leaders of any religious bodies
• Workers in the state department of human services
• Commercial film and photographic print processors when they have knowledge of or observe any film, photograph, videotape, negative or slide depicting a child engaged in an act of sexual conduct.

• When they have reasonable cause to know or suspect child abuse or neglect
• When they have observed a child being subjected to circumstances or conditions that would reasonably result in abuse or neglect

• Review the child's records
• Interview parents, foster parents, teachers and relatives
• Meet with the child regularly
• Prepare reports
• Make recommendations
• Ensure that the child's educational needs are met

• Protect the child and provide sufficient care for the child on a temporary basis in a nurturing, stimulating environment
• Help the child cope with the separation from the family
• Provide a safe environment while developing and implementing a permanent plan for the child's future

• Are patient, committed and caring
• Are teachers, mentors and learners
• Love a challenge and have a sense of humor
• Are flexible
• Ask for help and support when it is needed
• Enjoy seeing children grow, thrive and achieve
• Communicate well
• Provide consistency and structure

• Provide children with a safe, nurturing relationship
• Work as members of a professional team
• Support the child’s relationship with the birth family
• Ensure that the child’s basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical, educational, and emotional development are met

• Teenagers
• Sibling groups who need to stay together
• Infants and toddlers
• Children with emotional/behavioral needs
• Children with special needs, such as developmental delays, physical impairments, and/or mental health issues

• Become an approved babysitter or respite provider for a foster family
• Become an approved mentor to a foster child
• Become an approved tutor for a foster child
• Provide clothing or services to a foster family
• Help fund extracurricular activities or supplies for a foster child
• Sponsor a project to collect important items, such as children's overnight bags, clothes, backpacks, and school supplies

Report any irrigation problems on city-owned property to 303.460.6960 or if after hours, contact Broomfield Police Department at 303.438.6400.

The Tree Branch Recycle Program Drop site is at the Broomfield Recycle Center, 2990 W. 124th Avenue. This is for Broomfield residents only and an ID is required. There is no charge for drop-off.

Yes, the mulch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the new Tree Branch Recycling Center, 2990 W. 124th Ave. on the east side of the entrance.. Bring your shovel and take as much as you need—there is no limit! 

Parks are open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sometimes customers notice that their tap water has a brownish, yellow, or rusty color. The off-color is often first noticed against a white container, such as a sink, bathtub, or toilet, and usually appears suddenly. In most areas of Broomfield, brown water episodes are localized and temporary, generally caused by some nearby activity.

Stories and articles concerning fluoridation of drinking water frequently appear in newspapers, health newsletters, television programs and online content.  More often than not, the reports oppose fluoridation, citing various studies and questioning its value.  The questions Broomfield staff receive are typically to verify that our water is fluoridated, and at the appropriate concentration, or to voice concerns about possible safety and health risks.

Due to the high quality of both sources of Broomfield’s drinking water, very little lead is present as it leaves the Water Treatment Plants. However, as the water travels through the distribution system, it may pick up lead from plumbing materials such as pipes, fixtures, and joints. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. If you are concerned about elevated levels of lead in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested. 

There is not a landfill in Broomfield. The closest facility would be to the north, in Erie.

Solicitations received by Broomfield residents to enroll in utility protection programs for water and sewer lines on their property are not endorsed, nor are the companies contracted by the City and County of Broomfield to offer water or sewer service line protection programs on the City's behalf. To help educate the residents in our community, we provide the following information about who is responsible for the water and sewer service lines:

Midway Blvd will be closed from Kohl to Laurel street. Parking is available along the neighborhoods or the business district (Garden Center), just west of Midway park. Accessible parking has been designated in the Eastern side of the Garden Center parking lot. Two ADA golf carts are available to give rides to guests who need assistance accessing the festival area. Cart hours are 7:30am to 6pm and guests can find the carts near the East entrance to the Garden Center parking lot.

There are two ATM's at Broomfield Days, one on each side of the park near the beer gardens.

Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome at Broomfield Days.

Leave your car at home and ride your bike! The Boy Scouts host a Bike Corral that keeps your bike safe while you enjoy the festival.

Applications are available beginning on April 1 each year. Please visit the Vendor Information page to apply. The Broomfield Chamber of Commerce organizes the Trade Fair and their applications are not available until a later date. Please contact the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce at 303.466.1775 for more information. Broomfield Chamber of Commerce website

Arts & Crafts Vendor: Home or hand made items. Crafts that you created personally. 

BowWow Broomfield Vendor: Pet-friendly vendors that would like to be located in the BowWow Broomfield Area 

Purchase for Resale: Items that are purchased for resale and/or you are a small home based business. 

Non-Profit Vendor: You must hold a Federal Non-Profit ID number and give 100% of your proceeds from this event to that Non-Profit organization. This can include games, food, display booths. All food vendors must apply for a Health permit. 

Profit Vendor: Vendors who are for profit businesses or individuals who will be selling food, items or providing a game or activity. All food vendors must apply for a Health permit. 

Broomfield Chamber Trade Fair Vendor: If you are a business with a store front, you will need to contact the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce at 303-466-1775 for an application. Broomfield Days Vendor Information

Please contact Matt Gulley at 303-460-6912 or mgulley@broomfield.org to determine your Health Permit needs.

Arts & Crafts, Purchase for Resale, Entertainment: Jenny Morgan (jbmorgan@broomfield.org)  

Broomfield Chamber Trade Fair: Andrea Warren (andrea.warren@broomfieldchamber.com) 

Car Show: Lisa Gallegos 720.316.6345 

Food, games, non-profit vendors: Matt Gulley (mgulley@broomfield.org or 303.460.6912) 

Parade: Kim Evelsizer (kevelsizer@broomfield.org) 

Zero Waste Information/Volunteering: Matt Gulley (mgulley@broomfield.org) 303.460.6912 

Bow Wow Broomfield: Tony Spease (tspease@broomfield.org) 303.464.5523

Register on-line at B-REx.com. For additional assistance, please contact us at 303.460.6900.

Stop in or fill out a refund form and send it in. (Please note: A minimum $10 fee is assessed on all program refund requests. Additional fees may apply. For complete information, please contact the program coordinator. )

To cancel online you must access your account on B-Rex.com: Login - My Account - Cancel An Item, then choose the membership you would like to cancel. This method will discontinue your pass IMMEDIATELY! You can also cancel your pass by visiting the Front Desk. Please note: There are no refunds for partial months and there are no cancellation or processing fees. All Punch Pass refund requests will be pro-rated as of the number of punches remaining and assessed a $10 cancellation fee.

No, anyone can make an appointment through our appointment calendar for passport services at our office. You will also need to visit the U.S. Department of State website for the passport forms you will need for your appointment.

Notary services are limited to Broomfield residents or Broomfield related businesses. Notary documents more than five pages require an appointment. The City and County of Broomfield does not provide witnesses for Notarial documents. If your document requires witnesses, you will need to bring them with you to your appointment. Schedule an appointment with our office through our appointment calendar. 

Dates for the Spring Clean Up event can be found on the Spring Clean Up web page. Refer to the interactive map on that page for your exact pick-up day.

Information can be found through the Environmental Services Department Recycling web page.

Visit the Online Bill Payment System web page for instructions for paying online or by phone. Or you can visit the online payment system site directly.

PLEASE NOTE: An additional 2.5% fee is added when paying with a credit card.  And additional $2.50 will be added when paying with an eCheck.

Yes. All cats, dogs and ferrets must be registered or licensed through the City and County of Broomfield. The registration is FREE. Please bring in proof of rabies vaccination from your veterinarian's office.

1. Log in to your online account (using the Customer Portal link below). 
2. Select 'My Wallet' on the left menu. 
3. Edit the payment method associated with your auto-pay, or add a new payment method. 
4. Confirm your changes. 
5. Select 'AutoPay' on the left menu. 
6. Under 'Payment Details', select the 'Edit' button. 
7. Select your new payment method (or verify that the details are correct). 
8. Confirm your changes.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation number for your records.

Broomfield has two main sources of high-quality drinking water: treated water purchased from Denver Water (approx. 40%), and raw water supplied to the Water Treatment Plant (approx. 60%) via the Colorado-Big Thompson (CBT) system and Windy Gap Project, under the management of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Typically, the Broomfield and Denver water sources are blended together, but sometimes the entire community may be served by either water source.

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While it is good practice to get water away from the foundation of a home discharge to a pedestrian walkway can pose a number of safety hazards to the public. Standing water is a concern to Broomfield because of the threat of West Nile virus, algae growth, and ice in the winter, which can create a slipping hazard to pedestrians.

As you may be aware, sumps are designed to collect water from the perimeter foundation drain system of your house. Although it can be difficult at times to come up with a reasonable discharge system, we would like to offer a few alternatives to your current system:

• Drain To Yard – The sump discharge pipe can be modified to drain to the yard for minimal cost. This type of system would allow the discharge to drain through the grass, allowing the water to dissipate, which should reduce the amount of water draining over the sidewalk to the street (2022 Broomfield Standards and Specifications Detail Drawing 600-1).
• Sidewalk Chase Drain – Occasionally residents experience this drainage issue resulting from the runoff from their lot. In an effort to provide the conveyance of runoff directly to the curb, we have permitted the following sidewalk chase drains:

• The standard 12” sidewalk chase drain with a solid metal top in accordance with the 2022 Broomfield Standards and Specifications (Detail Drawings 800-8-through 800-10) and 800-12 through 800-13; and
• An optional 4” or 5" sidewalk chase drain with a perforated grate to also collect runoff from the sidewalk in accordance with the 2022 Broomfield Standards and Specifications (Detail Drawings 800-8-through 800-10) and 800-12 through 800-13. 

The installation of a sidewalk chase drain will require a Public/Private Improvement Permit (PPIP) application for staff review. As part of the permit application, please provide a sketch showing the proposed location and a photo(s) that will demonstrate the need for the sidewalk chase drain. Please contact the Broomfield Building Division at 303.438.6370 for any inquiries regarding contractor licensing.

The completed application can be submitted via email to engineeringpermits@broomfield.org or fax to 303-438-6297.

You may search for your property on Broomfield's floodplain map.

If your sewer is backing up beyond the property line into the main line, a Public Private Improvement Permit needs to be submitted.  Broomfield offers a SEWER program which eligible homeowners could qualify for a reimbursement.  For more information pertaining to the SEWER Program click here.  Once the permit is approved, Broomfield will notify the applicant with the necessary fees; and the applicant shall coordinate with the Broomfield Engineering Inspection Division.

Storage pods, roll-offs, and dumpsters can be placed on the roadway after a permit has been granted. The preferred location for dumpsters and storage pods are in private driveways.

Certain weight restrictions apply to Broomfield roadways. Vehicles that are transporting loads on Broomfield roadways that are over 36,000 pounds, having two axles or 54,000 pounds, having three or more axles. Also, any vehicle 8 feet six inches in width, or 13 feet in height, or 45 feet in length require a over size over weight permit. See www.broomfield.org/engineering for the Excess Size and Weight Permit. For the Construction Truck Route Map 

For additional Excess Size and Weight questions, please Click Here.

Driver's licenses are issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The nearest office is located in Northglenn at 11900 North Washington Street and the phone number is 720.929.8636.

Visit VoteBroomfield.org for more information. Or register directly via Colorado's New Voter Registration page.

You can submit a concern online, by sending an email, calling, or writing to the City and County of Broomfield. Contact Us

Or, see a general list of Frequently Asked Questions below, and our complete FAQs page.

The City and County of Broomfield is a U.S. Department of State designated Passport Acceptance Facility. The Community Assistance Center at the George Di Ciero City and County Building, One DesCombes Drive, will assist with passport applications. Please note that all passport applicants must have an appointment by calling 303-438-6390.

For all children under the age of 18, curfew is 10:30 p.m.; however, on Friday and Saturday nights, minors between age 15 and 18 have an extended curfew of 1 a.m. with permission of parents. There are some exceptions to this ordinance. For more information, please see Broomfield Municipal Code 9-62-030.

LookoutAlert is the official emergency notification system of the City and County of Broomfield, through a regional collaborative of Jefferson County and the City of Westminster. The City and County of Broomfield is moving the mass emergency notification system to the Smart911 platform, which provides enhanced capabilities. You can receive free alerts from the City and County of Broomfield via text message, email, and/or voice message at Broomfield.org/LookoutAlert.

• Public Safety Notification: Only initiated if there is an immediate risk to your health or safety and immediate actions are needed.
• Severe Weather Notification: Notifications sent directly from the National Weather Service. You must OPT-IN to receive these alerts.

These alerts may be based on location or subscription opt-in.

The Residents' Preparedness Guide is available for download. 

LookoutAlert is the official emergency notification system of the City and County of Broomfield, through a regional collaborative of Jefferson County and the City of Westminster. The City and County of Broomfield is moving the mass emergency notification system to the Smart911 platform, which provides enhanced capabilities. You can receive free alerts from the City and County of Broomfield via text message, email, and/or voice message.

Find information on the service and how to sign up at Broomfield.org/LookoutAlert.

Historic resources are buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. In addition, resources provide character, continuity, and a sense of uniqueness to the community.

For purposes of designating a local historic landmark, historic properties are defined by the Municipal Code as being at least 50 years old with architectural, social, geographic, or environmental importance. In addition, the historic property will fit at least one of the following criteria: 

• Exemplify specific elements of an architectural style or period;
• Illustrate the work of an architect or builder recognized for expertise;
• Demonstrate superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;
• Represent an innovation in construction materials or design;
• Represent a style particularly associated with the Broomfield area;
• Represent a built environment of a group of people in an era of history;
• Illustrate a significant historic remodel and identify the site of an historic event;
• Exemplify cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community;
• Represent an association with a notable person, or the work of a notable person;
• Represent a typical example or association with a particular ethnic group;
• Represent a unique example of an event in Broomfield’s history;
• Enhance a sense of identity of the community; or
• Consist of an established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.

Broomfield is a Certified Local Government (CLG). CLG status allows for a partnership of local interests with State and National services and programs. 

• Click here to learn more about the CLG program.

Surveying is a systematic method of documenting historic resources through fieldwork and research. Each resource is documented with photographs, maps, and a written description on an inventory form.

A survey does not require approval by the property owner, although support and involvement by property owners is encouraged and helps to ensure all available information is documented. 

Surveys help ensure consistent identification, documentation, and evaluation of important cultural and historic resources. Undertaking a survey to identify historic resources acknowledges that these resources have value to the community and future generations.

A survey is fundamental to historic preservation because it results in the identification of historic resources, helps determine which of those resources should be preserved, and can be essential in shaping local ordinances, guidelines, or master plans to protect these resources.

In general, surveys usually begin at the reconnaissance level. After additional research and identification of property types, a smaller number of properties are selected for time-and-research-heavy intensive surveys.

• Reconnaissance surveys (aka “windshield surveys”) document the physical qualities of the historic resource with a description of the resource, photographs, and documentation of the building’s age. No formal evaluation as to a building's significance, integrity, or eligibility to local, state, or national registers is completed.
• Intensive surveys require more intensive research and documentation of a property by including an assessment of the building’s historic context, significance, construction history, integrity, and eligibility for local, State, or National listing. Evaluation can apply either to individual properties or to properties within the context of a Historic District.

Inclusion within a survey can greatly benefit owners of a wide range of potentially historic properties. For example, buildings with high levels of architectural significance, or association with important events or people, can be documented as eligible for listing as a local historic landmark, or in the Colorado or National Registries.

Properties determined as eligible may choose to apply for a local, State, or National designation.

Designated properties may qualify and apply for State or Federal tax credits for rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction work that meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.

No. There is no fee for inclusion within a designated survey. Survey work is funded through grants and the City's General Fund.

No. A survey is a method to document the community’s historical resources. No restrictions or requirements are imposed on property owners. A survey is a public document.

A landmark is a place, structure, feature, or object that has been designated by the City Council as historically or architecturally significant by itself or because it is associated with events, persons, or trends significant in the history of the City. Landmark designation recognizes individual properties, protecting them so their unique qualities and characteristics are maintained and preserved.

A property owner, any board or commission in Broomfield, or the City Council may nominate a property, area, building, or structure for historic landmark designation. Property owner permission is required as part of the application. Any nomination excluding the property owner’s permission will be rejected by the City.

The application is reviewed by staff, finalized and presented to the Historic Landmark Board at a public hearing for recommendation to City Council. City Council holds a public hearing and takes final action on a landmark designation application.

Local historic landmarks must be maintained adequately and historic features preserved. Modifications, alterations, and the removal or demolition of a landmarked resource requires approval by the Historic Landmark Board through a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Please contact the Broomfield Historic Landmark Board and staff liaison.

No. Landmark designation means that changes must be publicly reviewed to ensure that the landmark's special qualities are not lost through inappropriate alterations.

If you want to demolish your home or significantly alter the exterior characteristics of your home or build a new structure your plans would go through a review called a “Certificate of Appropriateness” (COA) by the Historic Landmark Board. Normal maintenance and repair are exempt from COA review. The Board works closely with owners both before and after designation to develop design solutions that respect the landmark's significance while acknowledging its ongoing use.

The City's COA review criteria are specified in the City's preservation ordinance and the city considers the guidelines of the National Register in their COA review.

A historic district possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development.

District designation contributes to retaining neighborhood character by discouraging demolition of historic buildings and encouraging their reuse and sensitive renovation with tax incentives and zoning code flexibility. It also helps ensure that new construction is compatible with the existing neighborhood.

Neighborhood character or feel is an important factor attracting people to neighborhoods. Local designation provides a "tool" to help retain neighborhood character, keeping the neighborhood special and a desirable place to live. Studies have shown that people are more willing to invest in locally designated neighborhoods because of the greater degree of certainty that designated neighborhoods will retain their special character.

Numerous studies have shown a variety of benefits for locally designated historic districts including property values in locally designated neighborhoods increasing more or holding their property value better than in comparable non-designated neighborhoods.

• 10 Benefits of Establishing a Local Historic District

You will not be told what color you can paint your house or what can be done inside your house. You can change the windows in your home although if you have historic wood frame windows often times the most economical choice is to restore rather than to replace those windows.

If you want to demolish your home or significantly alter the exterior characteristics of your home or build a new structure your plans would go through a review called a “Certificate of Appropriateness” (COA) by the Historic Landmark Board. Normal maintenance and repair are exempt from COA review. The goal of the COA review is to maintain neighborhood character by discouraging and/or preventing the sort of changes that over time can erode what makes a neighborhood special.

The City's COA review criteria are specified in the City's preservation ordinance and the city considers the guidelines of the National Register in their COA review.

Yes. All buildings within a district are subject to Certificate of Appropriateness review but not to the same extent. At the time of approval, the structures within a local district will be identified as either contributing (historic) or non-contributing (non-historic). Generally, a building must be at least 50 years old and retain its historic features and feel to be considered as a contributing resource. The review of proposed significant exterior changes or demolition of a non-contributing structure will be focused on the potential impact to the neighborhood rather than on the individual building.

Yes. Inclusion in a historic district requires approval by all affected property owners. Public participation is an important part of any City process.

As population grows and development pressure increases, local citizens actually have less influence on how their communities evolve – unless there is some sort of local design review in place that oversees development. Creating a historic district is a way of singling out the special places within Broomfield. It helps ensure the unique attributes that define those will remain for future generations and preventing their gradual erosion.

Historic districts encourage reinvestment. When you are part of a historic district, you have some certainty that any new construction or renovation activity will be respectful of the existing character of the community and its architecture. Historic district regulations are quality assurance standards, so that if you invest in your building, you are assured that your investment won’t be negated by a thoughtless renovation next door. Local historic districts encourage better design. There is generally a greater sense of cohesion, more innovative use of materials, and greater public appeal within historic districts than in areas without historic designations.

All animal control issues are handled by the Broomfield Police Department's Animal Control Unit.  View contact information.

Beekeeping is allowed in single family areas as of 9/10/2015.  BMC 6-24-050  Special restrictions apply and a license must be obtained from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department for $25.  Click here to go to the Planning Division form page to submit an application.

Up to five chickens are allowed in single family areas but must meet restrictions and a license is required.  BMC 6-24-010  A license can be obtained from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department for $25. Click here to go to the Planning Division form page to submit an application.

Trailers on the street need to be attached to a towing vehicle.  BMC 10-12-040

It is unlawful to dump anything on any public or private property.  BMC 8-04-020

Please keep fences and vegetation from blocking sidewalks, streets, and the view of traffic or traffic signs.  BMC 12-08-020

Any vehicle not displaying current license plates or not operable needs to be stored inside a garage or removed from the property.  BMC 8-20-020

Vehicles need to be parked on an improved surface such as concrete, asphalt, or three inches of gravel kept free of vegetation.  For allowed parking locations see Section 17-32-080(D) of the municipal code.

Properties must be properly maintained.  If a home has a deteriorated roof and broken windows along with weeds or rubbish, a property nuisance violation may exist.  BMC 8-17-020

If you must place a refrigerator outside while waiting for its removal, please remove or secure the doors to prevent children from being trapped.  BMC 8-16-130

Keep your property free of discarded items or items not made to be placed outside.  BMC 8-08-040(B)

A Short Term Rental is the rental of all or a portion of a principal residence for less than 30 days.  The short term rental of a residence which is not the principal residence of the property owner is hereby prohibited and subject to the penalty for violation in accordance with BMC Chapter 5-39.  A property owner must obtain a Short Term Rental License and a City and County Broomfield Sales Tax license with the City Clerk's Office. Visit the Short Term Rental web page for all the details and application process.

Signs generally require a permit and cannot be located off-site.  Check with the Planning Division on sign restrictions.  BMC 17-44-060

The owner, occupant, or manager of any one- or two-family dwelling unit shall remove or cause to be removed from the public sidewalk snow, sleet, hail or ice within 24 hours of the end of any snowfall or after being covered or partially covered by snow, sleet, hail or ice. The owner, manager, and occupant are jointly and severally liable for such responsibility.  BMC 12-04-030

Garage sales are permitted in Broomfield but are limited to no more than five weekend periods per calendar year.  Signs advertising a garage sale must remain on private property (with the owners permission) and cannot be placed in city right-of-way or on city property.  Signs cannot be attached to street signs, utility poles, etc.  Click here for more information on garage sales.

Any vegetation, including woody shrubs, not part of a planned and maintained landscape may not exceed eight inches in height.  BMC 8-08-040(A)

Uses must comply with the requirements of the zoning district in which they are located.  BMC 17-02-030

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The Constitution and state laws of Colorado established real and business personal property assessment procedures and requirements. The values determined by the Assessor Department for real and personal property are used in the calculation of property tax bills. The revenue raised through these property taxes is used to help pay for all public services including schools, police, libraries, and fire protection.

For residential properties, the Assessor Department appraisers study the sales of homes similar to yours which sold within a specific 24-month period. For commercial and industrial properties, the cost, market, and income approaches are considered while business personal property values are based on the asset information submitted directly by business owners. 

To obtain value information along with other data on a property, click on the Property Search Links on the Assessor webpage. The simplest search is the Property Records Search (EagleWeb). Click on that link and when the EagleWeb homepage pops up, press the 'Enter EagleWeb' tab ONCE and wait.

Under the Situs Address bar, enter your HOUSE NUMBER only (especially for residential, less is more) and press enter.  Select from the search results.  

The Assessment Department does not set property taxes or collect payments. However, we can provide the following general information about how your most recent property tax bill (2022 taxes payable in 2023) was calculated and how to estimate taxes.

To calculate taxes, Actual Value is adjusted by the appropriate Assessment Rate to determine its Assessed Value. Commercial properties are multiplied by 29% (0.2900), single-unit residential properties are multiplied by 6.95% (0.0695) and apartments are multiplied by 6.80% (0.068). 

The Assessed Value (less any exempted amount) is next multiplied by the applicable Tax Rate, sometimes referred to as Mill Levy. In Colorado, tax rates are expressed as a decimal fraction of a dollar for every one dollar of Assessed Value. Known as a mill, one mill is 1/1,000th of a dollar or $0.001 (1/10th of a penny) and is usually written as a whole number followed by 3 digits to the right of a decimal point.

In 2022, the combined mill levy in the Broadlands area of Broomfield is 122.872 mills or a tax rate of 0.122872 for every $1 of assessed value. Using a home value of $530,000, here is a property tax calculation:

Actual Value x Assessment Rate x Mill Levy (Tax Rate) = Taxes

$530,000 x 0.0695 x 0.122872 = $4,525.99

As shown above, the tax calculation has 3 parts. The Actual Value comes from the Assessor and is show on the NOV mentioned above, Assessment Rates can be set annually by the State Legislature. Tax Rates are set in December each year by taxing authorities like the City and County of Broomfield, the school districts, North Metro Fire Protection and others listed on the tax bill. For more information regarding how tax rates are determined, contact the taxing authorities directly.

Notices of Valuation (NOV) for real property are mailed out every reappraisal (odd numbered) year no later than May 1. The appeal form is included with the NOV.  If you wish to appeal your value, provide comparable sales (not listings) of similar homes in your area that have occurred during the statutory sales period. 

For more information and to review sales used by the Assessor department, visit the Appeal Information page. 

NOVs are only mailed out in intervening (even) years when there has been a change in value to the property due to things like finished basements, additions, etc. 

Under Colorado law, all real property (land, buildings, improvements, etc.) must be re-appraised every two years. This occurs in each odd-numbered year (2021, 2023, etc.). The Assessor Department studies the prices of properties which sold during the 24-month period ending on June 30 of the year prior to the reappraisal. For example, the new 2023 values are based on properties which sold between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2022, and based on what was there as of January 1, 2023 (assessment date). While we assess the property based on what was there on the assessment date of January 1, 2023 we base that value on the appraisal date of June 30, 2022. The appraisal date reflects the market data on that data.

New values are set each year for business personal property owned by businesses based on the information annually submitted by the taxpayers on personal property declarations.

All property in Colorado is valued as it exists on January 1 of the current year.  January 1 is the Assessment Date. If a structure is not fully built on that date, a partial value reflecting the percentage of completion is used. The value is based on what it would be worth as of June 30, 2022, the Appraisal Date.

The Assessor determines the "actual" (market) value for all real and personal property. Actual value is then reduced by a percentage to derive the "assessed" value. For the 2023 Property Tax Year, the residential property assessment rate is 6.765%. For example, if a homeowner receives a Notice of Valuation from the Assessor stating that the actual value of their property is $530,000, its assessed value would be $36,850 rounded (530,000 x 0.06765). See FAQ "What are the assessment rates on all property types?" for the rest of the assessment rates.

Mill levies are set by the taxing authorities (City and County of Broomfield, North Metro Fire Dept., school districts, metro districts, etc.) in which your property is located. Areas where these tax authorities overlap are put into Tax Areas in the assessor's database. Every property in a tax area is taxed by that area's total net mill levy. The property tax revenues support services in your specific area.  The assessor reports the total assessed value to the tax authorities every year and the tax authorities determine their budget and send their mill levy certification to the County no later than December 15. 

Mill levies are finalized at the end of December each year and posted early January.  Mill Levies by Tax Area/District Report 

The taxing authorities are school districts, special districts, etc. in the area your property is located.  They hold annual public budget hearings to determine the funds needed for next year's operations, which will determine the mill levy.  Most hearings are in the autumn. Being present at the budget hearings makes you more involved and informed about the cost and quality of services provided. Click here for Tax Authority Contact Info.  

Please contact the Treasurer's Office for all payment-related questions at 303-464-5810 or treasurer@broomfield.org.  

Researching to determine your property's mineral rights is not a function of the assessor's office but we can offer a general direction from where to begin your search. Mineral rights may or may not appear on your deed.  Deeds are recorded for public record at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.  Since Broomfield has only been a county since 2001, our records are not complete so you may need to contact the legacy county (the county your property was located in before 2001 - Boulder, Weld, Jefferson or Adams).  

Due to the complexity of mineral rights research, you may need to hire a real estate attorney or a title company to assist you.

Property lines can only be determined by a licensed surveyor. The City and County of Broomfield does not offer this service. 

If your property is within a platted subdivision, you may view the recorded plats from our GIS department's Subdivision Plat Maps page. Parcel maps can be viewed through our Aerial Parcel Search .

Please contact the Community Development department as they handle these matters.  Call 303-438-6284 or email planning@broomfield.org.

Please fill out this form and email it to assessor@broomfield.org.

When emergencies happen, be the first to know. Through LookoutAlert, emergency responders are able to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe.

As part of LookoutAlert, you can also sign up for Smart911, which allows you to create a safety profile for yourself and your household which is provided directly to 9-1-1 when you call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. By signing up for LookoutAlert, you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.

When an emergency occurs that meets the criteria for sending out an alert to the public, emergency dispatchers will gather the necessary information and send out an alert to the affected area. Alerts can be sent out region-wide to everyone who has opted-in to the system, or to a specific area or neighborhood for more localized events.

This service is provided at no cost to the public; however, message and data rates may apply depending on your provider and phone services.

During the sign-up process you have the option to choose how you want to be notified and what types of alerts to receive. For any notification you choose to receive, you can specify whether you want text message, email, voice delivery – or any combination of these.

To avoid being charged frequent pay-per-text or pay-per-call fees by your phone service provider, you can select only the types of messages you prefer – for example, selecting email only as the delivery type – or opt-in for ‘emergency alerts’ (which are infrequent in typical usage).

Broomfield is always looking for new ways to improve the safety of our residents. With LookoutAlert in place, first responders have the ability to send a mass notification to landlines, cell phones and email addresses  for residents who have opted-in with important information that could save lives.

LookoutAlert helps fill another safety gap within the Broomfield dispatch center. During large-scale emergencies, the 911 center can be quickly overwhelmed with a high volume of 911 calls received from the public. A majority of the 911 calls received during emergencies are not about life-threatening situations, but rather contain requests for information about what is going on during a crisis or emergency. By sending alerts directly to the public on their preferred devices, we will keep the public informed and at the same time reduce the number of 911 calls from residents not in immediate need of emergency services. Easily available and authoritative public information will improve the 911 center’s ability to keep phone lines open to respond to critical emergencies.

While LookoutAlert is an excellent system, we cannot guarantee that you will receive notification in all cases. Disasters and emergencies are chaotic and unpredictable, and notification is dependent on external providers such as your wireless carrier or email delivery service outside of our control. LookoutAlert will use several means of communications to try to ensure that should any one communications method, technology, or delivery option be unavailable to reach residents, other methods will be used to improve the likelihood that residents will see the message.

Signing up for LookoutAlert is easy. Sign up and register for LookoutAlert and enter your contact information.

LookoutAlert integrates with Smart911 platform, a 9-1-1 service available throughout our region, for which Rave Mobile Safety is the vendor for both products. This means that you can manage your information and preferences for both services through one account, accessible at either www.smart911.com or the LookoutAlert sign-up page.

LookoutAlert is available to anyone who lives, works, travels through, or visits the City and County of Broomfield, Jefferson County, and the City of Westminster, Colorado. The address that you register can be your home location, work location or any other location you care about. For those who visit our area, but do not live or work here, pick the address of the location(s) you visit often.

While LookoutAlert integrates with the existing Smart911 service in our region, they are two services that each serve a unique purpose. Smart911 allows you to create a safety profile for yourself and your household which is provided directly to 9-1-1 when you call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency, allowing them to send the right responders to the right location with the right information. This information could include medical history, allergies and medications, number of residents in a home and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to your safety profile.

LookoutAlert will ensure you receive emergency alerts from emergency responders through text, email or phone call. Rave Mobile Safety is the vendor for both LookoutAlert and Smart911.

Login to your account at www.smart911.com and click on the Alerts tab at the top of the page.

You can sign up for both LookoutAlert and Smart911 by visiting either www.smart911.com or the LookoutAlert sign-up page and creating an account. Be sure to add as much information as you want dispatchers to have in the event of an emergency to your profile. Click on the Alerts tab at the top of the page to ensure you opt-in to receive alerts from LookoutAlert.

Residents in the coverage area who have a landline phone may receive alerts. However, there are strict rules governing when the JCECA can use this contact information to send out an alert. Only extremely critical alerts containing potentially life-saving information will be sent. In order to ensure that you are able to get all emergency alerts we recommend that you sign-up for LookoutAlert online. If you do not sign-up and register your contact information, you will not receive alerts on your preferred devices, and may miss out on receiving important safety information. Emergency communications may utilize other tools to notify the public but registering for LookoutAlert is the best way to get emergency notifications for your area.

Emergency alerts are sent 24/7 when there is an immediate threat to life and/or property. In addition to emergency alerts, you can also choose to receive customizable community notifications. These may include notifications about:

• Severe weather
• Safety risks
• Health risks
• Test messages

All text messages sent from LookoutAlert are sent using five or six-digit numbers called “short codes.” When you receive a text via a short code, you’ll receive a message from any of following short code numbers: 226787, 67283, 78015, 81437, or 77295.

We strongly encourage you to save these numbers in your phone’s address book. Simply create a contact called “LookoutAlert” and add the numbers above in the standard phone number field. This way, when you receive an alert message, these will be more recognizable as an official communication from the City and County of Broomfield.

You are not able to reply to texts or emails sent by LookoutAlert. Voice messages provide a dial-back number to replay an alert message and will direct you to a website address for additional information about the event.

Once you have signed up online at the LookoutAlert sign-up page and confirmed your contact information within the system, you will begin receiving alerts.

Follow the below steps to change your LookoutAlert preferences (for example, to reduce the number of messages of a certain type, or to change the contacts used for each kind of message):

• Go to the registration page for LookoutAlert
• Login using your LookoutAlert username and password (If you’ve forgotten these, follow the instructions on the page under “Forgot Username or Password?”)
• Once signed in, click the Alerts tab at the top of the page
• Under ‘Notification Preferences,’ you can make changes to both the phone numbers and email addresses on which you want to receive LookoutAlert messages by clicking or unclicking the checkboxes
• You can also choose what alerts you want to receive and the method you wish to receive them by (text, voice, email)
  • For example, if you wish to turn off all messages regarding health risks, simply uncheck the box to the left of “Health Risks”
  • If you wish instead only to receive emails for health risk notifications, instead uncheck the “Text” and / or “Voice” choices, so that only “Email” remains checked

The frequency for which you receive alerts depends on the addresses you provide and the types of alerts you select to receive as well as the frequency of actual emergencies. Emergency alerts will only be sent when there is an immediate threat to life and/or property.

This system is not intended to bombard you with information. LookoutAlert will only send you alerts about the information you select to receive. To change your alert settings, login to the LookoutAlert registration page.

If a call completes and is sent to your answering machine or voice mail system, a message is left. If a phone call is not answered or busy, the system redials your number several times.

LookoutAlert messages are more likely to be delivered to your devices than messages sent from local phone numbers during emergencies when telecommunication is down; however, receipt of LookoutAlert messages is not guaranteed. The vendor for LookoutAlert, Rave Mobile Safety, supports mass systems, including systems hosted outside of the state of Colorado, to improve reliability and redundancy while lessening reliance on local infrastructure that might be distressed during notifications via geographically redundant an event. Receipt of LookoutAlert messages may depend on your phone carrier and their cell phone tower operations, network connectivity, or other factors.

LookoutAlert will leave a voice message, if applicable.

If your residence is outside of the City and County of Broomfield, Jefferson County, and the City of Westminster, Colorado, you should sign up for the alert system that covers your area. You can also sign up for NOAA All Hazard Radios (NOAA Weather Radio), EAS Emergency Alert System (EAS) – Colorado Broadcasters Association, and WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov))

No, your information is private and will not be used or distributed in any manner. The information that you provide is exempt from public disclosure and will be used for emergency purposes only.

Personal information provided to LookoutAlert is private and only used to notify you for official Broomfield communications and emergency notifications. Your information is not used for marketing purposes and will not be sold to telemarketers or data-mining organizations. A variety of “opt-in” mechanisms are available to ensure that only the messages you want to receive are getting delivered via the devices and communications modes that you choose.

LookoutAlert utilizes the highest standards in physical and computer security technologies and conducts regular audits to ensure all information is kept secure. Privacy policies are also outlined in the Terms and Conditions you review when you sign up to receive LookoutAlert notifications.

Go to the LookoutAlert registration page and log in to edit your contact preferences.

The property owner is required to provide the notice and will be the one held responsible if a notice is not provided.  Your Realtor may be able to assist you with providing the notice.  You will need to discuss this requirement with your Realtor to see how they may be able to assist.

We recommend utilizing this map (linked).  If your property is highlighted in yellow, then it is within 2000 feet of an oil and gas facility.  If you cannot find your neighborhood or property on this map, you are welcome to send your address to planning@broomfield.org and staff can help determine if your property is within 2000 feet of an oil and gas facility.

Colorado SNAP households have been getting an extra amount of benefits every month since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These extra benefits are called “emergency allotments or max allotments” and most households have been getting this on top of their regular SNAP benefits. These emergency allotments were authorized by Congress, but they are temporary, and will be ending in March 2023.

SNAP Emergency or Max Allotment is ending with the benefit month of February 2023 due to recent congressional action to end those allotments. Colorado was approved to issue additional SNAP benefits due to the State and Federal emergency declarations that were in place during the pandemic. There is nothing the state or counties can do to extend the emergency allotment benefits once they have ended.

A final emergency allotment will be issued in February 2023. You will see a reduction in your monthly SNAP benefits beginning March 2023. This may have a significant impact on families.

Yes, you will continue to receive your regular SNAP benefits as long as you remain eligible for this program. Your benefit amounts are based on a number of factors, including household size, income, and your specific circumstances. 

February 2023 will be the last month households will receive max allotment/emergency allotments. Beginning in March 2023, SNAP households will see a reduction in monthly SNAP benefits.

Colorado Department of Human Services and county offices cannot continue the additional benefits once maximum allotments have ended in March 2023, even if you appeal the action to end the additional benefits. You are able to appeal if you believe the base benefit calculation is incorrect. 

You should receive a notice any time your benefit changes to inform you of your current benefit level. You can access your notices via the Colorado PEAK website and the MyCOBenefits app. 

This change may have a significant impact on many SNAP families.

• If you are able to, roll over EBT benefits to the next month, which may help cushion the impact of the reduction in benefits. 
• Stock up on non-perishable items now, while you have the additional benefits. View tips on stocking your pantry in English or Spanish.
• Stretch food ingredients and plan to use them in more than one meal, which can help save money and reduce food waste. View tips on stretching ingredients in English or Spanish.
• Consider freezing produce to make fruit and vegetables last longer. View tips on freezing food in English or Spanish.
• Look at unit prices to compare similar products at the grocery store and see where you can save money. View tips on comparing prices in English or Spanish.
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) benefits provide food supplements to eligible parents and caregivers with a child under the age of 5. 
• Another way to reduce the impact of the reduction in SNAP benefits is to take advantage of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP provides discounts on internet service and devices and you might qualify for discounts of up to $30 per month. Visit AffordableConnectivity.gov to learn more about the discounts, eligibility and how to apply.

SNAP participants can call 1-800-816-4451 for questions about their benefits, or for more information, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services website. 

History Collections Summer Museum Student Apprenticeship - YOUTH Opportunity!

Deadline to apply May 19, 2023

Position requires a minimum of 10 weeks between May 23-Aug. 7.   
Must attend required orientation and training on May 24, 2023 from 2–4 p.m.  

Are you a student or know a student who is interested in the history of Broomfield and/or thinking about a career at a museum? This is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply to be one of the few selected for this History Collections Apprenticeship that gives experience usually only found after receiving your college degree! Read more about the position in the position description including how to apply.

Broomfield Depot Museum Volunteer Tour Guide - Youth Opportunity!

Do you enjoy interacting with the public and showing other people your passion for history? Then apply to be a Broomfield Depot Museum Volunteer Tour Guide! You can gain invaluable experience in public speaking, communication, history and so much more! Read more from the position description and apply by clicking the Arts & History button below!

Summer Concert Series Event Volunteer

First concert on June 21, 2023

Greeting and assisting people while listening to live music is what being a Summer Concert Series Volunteer is all about! You will help people with wayfinding and help staff with setup and teardown for each event, then you get to relax and enjoy the festivities. Read more in the position description. Click the Arts & History button below and select the ‘Summer Concert Greeter and Support’ option on the date you wish to volunteer! 

Final results in ranked choice elections will not be known until all absentee and military ballots are counted, which can take a week or longer after Election Day.

No. Your vote only counts for the highest active candidate on your ballot. Your vote will only count for your 2nd choice if your 1st choice is eliminated, and so on.

Ranked choice voting is a voting method that allows voters to rank election contest candidates in order of preference when there are three or more candidates.

No. If you rank your preferred candidate more than once then only your first ranking will count. There is no strategic benefit to giving the same candidate multiple rankings. It does not help them, and it takes away your chance to have a say about whom you would choose next out of the remaining candidates. This is another way to “exhaust” your ballot

Yes! You can still vote for just your 1st- choice candidate. However, ranking other candidates does not harm your 1st choice. If your 1st and only choice is eliminated, your vote will have no influence on the outcome of the election. This is often referred to as an “exhausted ballot”.

Yes. To vote for a candidate whose name is not on the ballot, write their name on the “Write-in” line and fill in an oval to rank your write-in choice.

Those interested in becoming a qualified write-in candidate may complete a write-in candidate affidavit.

Plurality is a method of voting where the number of votes is limited to the number of offices to be filled. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes is elected.

The candidate will be credited with the highest ranking. All other rankings for that candidate must be ignored.

Follow the directions on your ballot above the ranked choice voting contest(s). You rank your candidate choices by 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc. place by filling the oval in the appropriate column for the candidate. Do not give multiple candidates the same ranking.

During the first round of tabulation, the voting system tabulates the first-choice ranks on each ballot. If no candidate receives over 50 percent of the first-choice ranks on each ballot, the voting system must continue to the next round of tabulation.

During the next round of tabulation, the voting system must ensure that the candidate with the fewest first-choice ranks in the first round is eliminated and the eliminated candidate’s votes are transferred to each ballot’s next-ranked continuing candidate.

If no candidate receives over 50 percent of the votes cast after the second round the voting system must repeat additional rounds of tabulation until there is a winning candidate.

Broomfield will share unofficial election results after polls close on Election Day. After all absentee ballots have been received, we will hold Canvass and release certified results. You can find election results at www.votebroomfield.com

Yes. You may choose to rank only one candidate.

You do not have to rank every candidate. However, a skipped ranking and any lower ranking must be ignored.

There must be at least three candidates to use ranked voting. If there are only two candidates the winner will be determined by plurality.

Preliminary results will be available on Election Night at VoteBroomfield.com. 

U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution

Colorado Constitution

City Charter / Municipal Code

Title 1, C.R.S. - Election Law

Title 31, Articles 10-11, C.R.S. Municipal Elections

Residential streets will only be plowed when snow accumulations are 4” or more to allow access for emergency vehicles. Plowing from curb to curb is not practical because it would require more time and moving of many parked vehicles. 

When plowing the street, piles of snow called “windrows” are often created that can block driveways. When you consider the large number of driveways in the city, it’s just too costly and time consuming to use additional people and equipment to perform this service. Our primary goal is to keep open more than 187 lane miles of designated snow routes. 

Snowplow drivers will make every effort to avoid plowing snow onto sidewalks; however, there may be times that this cannot be avoided and sidewalks may become blocked. The Streets Department will make every effort to clear sidewalks that have been covered by City plows at no cost to the property owner.

Sidewalks that are owned by the City will be cleared by the Recreations Services, Park Maintenance. They can be reached at 303-460-6960 or parks@broomfield.org.

Residents are required to clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after the storm subsides per BMC 12-04-030. If you are concerned about sidewalks that have not been cleared, you can submit a concern by using the Broomfield Code Compliance online form or call the Police Department non-emergency line at  303-438-6400.

Broomfield residents can sign up for Snow PALS using the link provided.

Every signalized intersection has special coordination needs and may require various types of timing depending on a few factors such as traffic volume, speed, direction of travel, time of day. Specific questions about a traffic signal can be directed to the Broomfield Traffic Engineer at traffic-engineering@broomfield.org.

If a signal is changing with no vehicles present, an error with our detection cameras may be occurring. Please contact the Streets Division using this form.

Broomfield does not put signals in flash overnight in order to maintain a more typical condition for vehicles at the intersection over the entire day. One of the main goals is consistency in traffic signals and this helps us achieve this. Overnight signal timing is changed so that they are no longer in coordination to assist drivers in getting a green as soon as possible.

 All of Broomfield's signals are coordinated along the major roadways. Coordination is based on which roadway is the larger roadway classification, directional traffic, and distance between signals. 

 The goal is to have enough green time to clear traffic at all times. During peak times the coordinated roadways which have higher traffic volumes are typically prioritized to move more traffic through the intersection. Some approaches or turn movements may have more delay as a result.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is responsible for all street surface repairs and maintenance including potholes, snow control, and weed mowing and for signal maintenance/timing on state highways within Broomfield's city limits including Hwy 121, Hwy 128, Hwy 287 (a.k.a. Wadsworth Boulevard), 120th Avenue, and Hwy 7, Please contact CDOT directly with any questions or concerns.

The Partial Property Tax Refund team is currently implementing new software to make the application process easier for residents and more efficient for staff. As part of this update, all participants will be required to reverify their information. Additional details about the reverification process will be shared soon. The Partial Property Tax Refund Program is expected to launch in the first quarter of this year. 

The application launches on March 2, 2026. Applications will be available online.  

All seniors who have lived in their home since Jan 1, 2021, and are at or below the 80% AMI (average median income) for Broomfield and are 65+ before July. 1, 2026. The AMI is the combination of the annual income of all household members aged 18 and above, and it’s based on the number of people living in the home. The table below gives you the maximum amount of annual income to be earned by a family size to qualify for this program. 

*Area Median Income is calculated as shown in the Broomfield income tables set by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).

You have to have lived in your home since January 1st, 2021, before applying for this program.

Household income includes all earnings for every person in the household aged 18 or older. Failure to provide all income details for each household member may result in denial of assistance or a requirement to repay assistance if ineligibility is discovered after funds are granted. Use Line 11, Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), on the 2025 IRS Form(s) 1040 to calculate your Total Household Income.

Supporting documentation is required for proof of household income. The following documents are required as applicable:

Income Tax Return (2025 IRS Form 1040) *Required

• Unsigned tax returns will NOT be accepted; verified/official signed transcripts ONLY.
• If submitting one tax return, the return must clearly display the name(s) of all household members.
• If submitting more than one tax return, each return must clearly display the name(s) of one or more

If you or a household member does not file tax returns, the following documentation is required:

• Bank Statements for the last two consecutive months for ALL checking and savings accounts.
  • If each household member has separate accounts, please upload the corresponding statements for each individual.
  • Statements under an LLC or company name will NOT be accepted.
• Paystubs for the last two consecutive months.
  • Each pay stub must clearly display the employee’s name and the employer’s name.
• Retirement/Disability Social Security benefit letter
• Rental income
• Unemployment benefits
• The court ordered alimony/spousal maintenance
• Taxable interest and dividends documentation for other, less common types of income.
• All other documentation of income

*Each provided document must clearly display the name(s) of one or more household members.

Program administrators reserve the right to request additional documentation to verify eligibility as needed.

You can apply before you pay your bill, however, the refund will only be provided once your property tax bill is paid in full.

You can request an appointment by filling out the Request an Appointment Google Form. For further questions or assistance, email propertytaxrefund@broomfield.org or call 303.438.6350. 

Applicants at or below 60% AMI:

Refunds are calculated based on the increase in your overall property tax bill from 2021 to 2025. For example, if your overall 2021 property tax bill was $1,000 and your overall 2025 property tax bill is $1,500, you would receive a partial refund of $500. The maximum refund amount is capped at $1,000.

Applicants between 61% and 80% AMI:

Refunds are calculated based on the increase in your overall property tax bill from 2021 to 2025, but the refund applies only to the City and County of Broomfield and School District portions of the bill. The maximum refund amount is capped at $1,000.

Example: if your overall 2021 property tax bill was $1,000 and your 2025 bill is $1,500, and you live in Area ID 151 – 151 Anthem West MD, you would receive 72.61% of the increase, resulting in a partial refund of $363.05. Percentages are based on the CCOB and School District mill levies for each area.

No, if you're approved and a refund is due, the maximum refund amount is capped at $1,000.

No. The refund is yours to keep.

Disclosure: Intentional misrepresentation by the applicant or co-applicant in any part of the application, including attachments, may result in repayment of assistance if the applicant or co-applicant is later found to be ineligible.

Yes. This is a separate program.

No, unless one of your parents is the homeowner or a spouse of the deceased homeowner. 

No, unless they are on the title of the home.

Your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) will be used as your annual income for this program.

If you need a letter for someone other than yourself, you can call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Any veteran (or surviving spouse) can call Veteran Affairs at 1-800-827-1000 and have a current benefits letter that verifies their benefit and percentage faxed and/or emailed to them.

No. This used to be an option. However, it was causing more confusion than necessary and most voters were not choosing to pre-select their ballot.

This is not permitted. A vote can be cast in only one party’s primary. If a voter marks and returns more than one party’s ballot, none of their votes will be counted.

Major parties are required to allow unaffiliated voters to vote in their primary election. Minor parties, on the other hand, may refuse to allow unaffiliated voters to vote in their primary.

All unaffiliated voters will receive the ballots of both major political parties during a primary election. This allows an unaffiliated voter to choose which party's primary they will vote in. Unaffiliated voters may only return one party's ballot. Returning two voted ballots will result in neither ballot counting.

No. To participate in a party caucus meeting a voter must join that party before the party's caucus. However, unaffiliated voters are still eligible to vote in any participating party's primary election.

A voter must be a member of a political party to participate and vote in that party’s county assembly. Delegates to each party’s county assembly are elected at precinct caucuses. Delegates to higher district assemblies and the state convention are elected at each major party’s county assembly.

A voter must be a member of a political party to sign a petition for a candidate of that party. An individual cannot run for office with a party without first being a member of that party.

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.

The taxpayer may appoint a representative for the protest 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 Notice of Determination (NOD). If the taxpayer chooses to hire an attorney for representation, a Letter of Authorization is not required.

Protest hearings are held virtually (online) with an independent hearing officer, the taxpayer, 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. 

Due to the large number of cases that must be processed during the brief period of time allowed by law, the taxpayer may receive short notice of the scheduled hearing. However, even if a taxpayer is unable to attend, the taxpayer will still receive a fair hearing. The hearing officer will consider all submitted information.

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 taxpayer must state their opinion of the value during the hearing, and present evidence to support that value. Both parties will receive equal time to present their case. 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 their 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 at least 3 days prior to the hearing to clk-boe@broomfield.org. Evidence must be in PDF format, and any confidential information provided must be clearly marked as confidential.

Items of Evidence should be:

• Appraisals of the property
• Comparable sales
• Engineering reports
• Estimates of repairs
• Maps
• Pictures

Evidence submitted to the Assessor's office for the May 1 - June 1 appeal is not provided to the BOE.

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.

Yes. CCOB understands an increase in rates can be a challenge for some households and has implemented the Utility Fund Assistance Program to help those who are eligible. Visit the Utility Rate Assistance Fund web page for the details.

The enterprise funds are facing higher operating costs, growing deferred maintenance, costly capital projects related to new regulations, and meeting proper service levels for Broomfield’s current population and future growth. Many of these costs are critical to continued operations and increasing rates for 2025 will help meet these obligations.

The current base fees have not kept pace with the costs of service and maintenance because the amount of developer fees was covering what was needed. With the unforeseen circumstances all occurring within recent years (recovery from the pandemic, unprecedented inflation, a record number of federal and state unfunded mandates, costs for maintenance and service skyrocketing and double-digit growth) and the slowing of new development in Broomfield, that cost now must to be passed on to the consumer, as is required by law for an enterprise fund, in order to keep our infrastructure systems safe and healthy. Outlined below are cost increases and comparisons:

Utility Infrastructure Pipelines Maintenance Cost Comparison:

• Pre-planned maintenance costs are $500 per linear foot compared to 
• Emergency maintenance cost is $1,443 per linear foot 

Wastewater Treatment Cost Impacts:

• Chemicals costs have increased 427.4% since 2020 ($265,435 to $1,400,000) 
• Electrical cost have increased 85.67% since 2020 ($480,634 to $688,584)
• Natural Gas costs have increased 75% since 2020 

Water Treatment Cost Impacts:

• Chemicals costs have increased 161% since 2020 ($500,953 to $1,305,790) 
• Electrical cost have increased 11.28% since 2020 ($562,552 to $626,011)
• Denver Water Contract has increased 16.99% since 2020 ($6,512,502 to $7,984,000)

An enterprise fund, in this case for Broomfield utilities, is one that must operate as a “stand-alone business” and generate the revenues necessary to provide services. The revenue components include base fees, user charges and license fees. By law, enterprise funds cannot be supported by tax revenues but rather by these service charges and fees.

The organization is shifting the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) toward a higher percentage of asset maintenance. Previously Broomfield was at 75% of the CIP budget focused on new infrastructure and 25% on repair, rehabilitation and replacement. This philosophical shift resulted in a CIP budget that included 55% on new capital and 45% on repair, rehabilitation and replacement in 2023. Broomfield will continue to monitor this effort through the yearly consideration of capital improvement program budgets. Furthermore, Broomfield will be continuing to evaluate the enterprise funds annually.

A Broomfield resident’s average monthly utility bill (includes water, sewer and stormwater) is currently the lowest of neighboring, comparable communities (see graph). This graph also shows that  Broomfield’s proposed rates would still not be among the highest average monthly bill of neighboring, comparable communities.

It is also important to note that this graph may be outdated soon as many surrounding municipalities indicate additional increases to utility rates are imminent. The degree to which neighboring municipalities increase their utility rates depends highly on factors unique to each entity. Increases communicated to Broomfield staff are expected to be in the double digits for many municipalities. If neighboring municipalities increase by 6% or more, Broomfield will again be in the lower half.

Using “50% increase” generally is misleading. This is not a 50% increase of your water bill from 2023 to 2024. The increase being considered includes all enterprise funds of water, sewer and stormwater. This is based on the proposed rate increases for an average home utilizing 9,000 gallons for water and 6,000 gallons for sewer. And of the $40 overall rate increase, $11 is specific to establishing a  stormwater fund, which has never been charged before. The Broomfield ratepayer would see their average monthly bill increase from $80.05 to $119.90. Staff will be available at the Utility Workshops to help residents understand the impact to their utility bill.

Below is an overview of each enterprise fund, including proposed increases related to each fund and a proposal for adding a dedicated funding mechanism for a stormwater enterprise fund.

The projected average monthly bill for 2025 has increased from prior year projections to ensure adequate funding for ongoing operating costs, necessary capital projects, and repair and replacement. These rates are subject to change.

Increasing the base fee creates a steady and non variable revenue source to support fixed operating costs such as staffing, electricity, preventative maintenance and addressing current regulatory mandates for the system.

Broomfield has done a great job in assuring water for the future. We need to be able to hold the water, treat the water and deliver the water. Without the fee increase, the water tanks will not be able to be constructed. That means that there will be a loss of water pressure to residences in Broomfield. And without the water tanks, there is no assurance of water for the community, which impacts the fire department and inhibits our ability for wildfire protection. Over time, your water pressure will decrease and deferred maintenance will start to result in more frequent emergency repair work that ultimately costs more and creates more impact on Broomfield residents and businesses. Staff will continue to recommend that fees increase. 

Multi-family (apartments, duplexes, townhomes) are on the same rate schedule as single family homes for the base rate and the usage tiers. The proposal is for the base charge for all residents (single family, apartments, duplexes, townhomes) with a 3/4-inch tap to increase from $16.93 to $36.91. This is reflective of the cost to bring water to the home.

Average monthly bills are typically lower for multi-family residents since usage is typically lower.  The following table shows an example of how the potential utility fee increase would impact an average monthly bill for a condo/apartment.

Below is an overview of each enterprise fund, including proposed increases related to each fund and a proposal for adding a dedicated funding mechanism for a stormwater enterprise fund.

Unfortunately, no. There is not a waitlist, or an advance sign up. Her Own Hero classes are highly sought after and fill up fast. The dates/times that registrations open are listed above.

Research has shown that a quality self-defense class can be healing and empowering for survivors. Our instructors are trauma informed and our classroom is a safe space. However, we encourage you to be aware of where you are in your healing process, and to consult with a therapist if you are not sure if you are ready to attend a self defense class.

Yes! Speak with your instructors so that we can make any necessary adjustments and modifications.

No! The physical techniques we teach are easy to learn, no matter your physical fitness level or age. If you have a specific concern (bad knee, injured shoulder, etc.), please let the instructors know so that techniques can be adapted to your needs.

Violence against women is a serious subject. We often have survivors of violence share their stories during the course of the program. It’s important to recognize the seriousness of these topics, but humor can also be healing, so we laugh and joke and have a good time together as well. The first portion of the Basic class is lecture and discussion in a classroom setting, followed by learning simple, effective physical techniques. In the Advanced class, we will review what you learned in the Basic class, then learn additional physical techniques, and have the opportunity to put it all into practice as you fight off an “attacker.”

Wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in and rubber soled shoes. We recommend leaving hoop or dangly jewelry, rings, and bulky watches at home as you will be asked to remove them during the physical portion of the class for safety and injury prevention.

All of our instructors are passionate about women’s safety and preventing violence. Male or female, they’ve all seen firsthand the effects of violence against women and are dedicated to empowering women, teaching them the skills they need to feel confident in their ability to protect themselves.

Classes are held at the Broomfield Detention Center located at 11600 Ridge Pkwy, Broomfield, CO.

This class is for women ages 15+ and does not require you to live or work in Broomfield. All participants 15-17 years of age need to be accompanied or signed in by a parent/legal guardian.

Example: If you have multiple daughter’s, only one legal parent/guardian needs to attend or sign in participants.

Example: Your daughter (15-17 YOA) wants their friend (15 -17 YOA) to attend with you as an adult/legal guardian. If this is the case, please contact the Her Own Hero group via email to verify release form.

There is nothing you need to do. Waste Connections will waive the late fee for the first billing cycle, and a credit will be reflected on your next bill. All billing related to services within the Residential Waste Services will be conducted by Waste Connections.

Starting March 31, 2025, residents will receive: 

• Weekly trash collection
• Every-other-week recycling collection  
• Residents can choose a 35-gallon, 65-gallon or a 95-gallon trash cart
• All residents will receive a 95-gallon recycling cart

Starting March 17, Waste Connections will deliver new trash and recycling carts to households enrolled in Broomfield’s Residential Waste Services program. Residents will receive services starting the week of March 31, 2025. (Waste Connections will develop routes servicing homes Monday to Friday, so not all residents will receive services on Monday, March 31.)

Contact Waste Connections at 303-288-2100 if you would like to receive a new cart or need them to pick up or exchange old carts.

Collection schedules can be found in this welcome letter that is being mailed the week of March 10.

A welcome letter will be mailed to households the week of March 10th. This welcome letter will contain a map and a calendar with service day information.

Waste Connections of Colorado will pick up carts in the following alleys as part of Broomfield’s program: 

• Between Midway Blvd. and 4th Ave. 
• Between Midway Blvd. and 6th Ave.
• Between Laurel St. and Marble St. 
• Between Main St. and Agate St.

The following alley will not be serviced: 

• Between Agate Way and Main Street. Residents who need accommodations because they can’t get their carts to the street should contact Waste Connections at 303-288-2100.

Please contact Waste Connections to request special accommodation by calling 303-288-2100 or email  customerservice5311@wasteconnections.com.

The Residential Waste Services program is for residents of single family homes and small multi-family complexes (e.g. townhomes) with seven or fewer units who do not live in an HOA that contracts for trash and recycling services. Residents of HOAs that contract for trash and recycling services will not participate in this program. Please contact your HOA if you aren't sure of their trash and recycling contract status.

All questions regarding collection services can be directed to Waste Connections at 303-288-2100.

At this time, compost collection is not part of the program. Residents are encouraged to use the Broomfield Tree Branch Recycle Center for bulk drop-off of tree branches. For more information, visit the Tree Branch Recycle Center website.

Trash cart size can be changed once during program rollout at no cost; after June 30, 2025, trash carts can be downsized for free any time and requests to increase trash cart size will be subject to a $25 change fee. To request a different trash cart, contact Waste Connections at 303-288-2100.

Customers should coordinate with their existing trash provider to coordinate pick up of old carts. If a customer owns their own cart(s), contact Waste Connections by April 30, 2025 at 303-288-2100 to schedule a pick-up.

Yes, residents are able to opt out after the program launches on March 31, 2025, by calling Waste Connections at 303-288-2100.

The opt out fees are used to support waste diversion efforts within the City and County of Broomfield.

City Council adopted an ordinance that states in section 8-04-028 of the Broomfield Municipal Code:  

The fees for waste services and the charge for city utility services are hereby declared to be parts of one debt to the city insofar as the same relate to any one resident, and the refusal or failure to pay any part of such debt for any period of service shall be sufficient cause for the city to avail itself of any or all remedies as set forth and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 13-12 of the Broomfield Municipal Code; except that water service shall not be disconnected for non-payment of the residential refuse collection minimum service fees nor shall a lien be put on the property.

The city will bill the minimum service fee (or opt-out fee).  Collection measures may be pursued by the city through normal collection processes if the opt-out fee is not paid.

Excess trash can be put into bags and placed next to your trash cart. Each bag must weigh no more than 50 lbs. Extra bags of trash will cost $3.50 per bag. You do not need to purchase special bags.

Some reasons that bags may not be collected include bags that are too large or heavy to be picked up (specifically over 50 pounds), bags that are unsafe to handle and contain contaminated or hazardous materials. If the item is a bulk item and cannot be collected with regular service, please contact Waste Connections to schedule a bulk item pickup. 

Items too large to be placed in a closed trash cart can be picked up by Waste Connections for $25 per item. Contact Waste Connection at 303-288-2100 or through the Waste Connections online pickup request form to set up a scheduled service day and instruction for setting out the large items.

Organic material can be placed in trash carts, but residents are encouraged to use the Tree Branch Recycle Center to dispose of their tree branches. Please note that leaves and pumpkins are accepted in the fall. For more information, visit the Tree Branch Recycle Center website.

If your HOA contracts for trash and recycling collection, you cannot participate in this program unless your HOA decides to join (see next question for more information).

Have your HOA board contact Waste Connections so they can work out the details on when the program could start for your HOA. It typically takes 90 days to order carts and requires coordination with the existing hauler.

Recyclable material is taken to the Boulder County Materials Recovery Facility and landfill material is taken to the Front Range Landfill in Erie, CO.

There are many options for residents to discard material. Visit the following links to learn about each facility and/or program -  

• Broomfield Recycle Center
• Broomfield Tree Branch Center
• Broomfield Spring Clean Up
• Spring and Fall Shred it events
• Spring and Fall Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Disposal Events

***Note - Residents are able to contract with private haulers to discard organic material. Here is a list of licensed haulers in Broomfield.

Please view the Waste Connection Single Stream Recycle Guide for a list of materials that can be discarded in your Waste Connections recycle cart. 

For other recycling opportunities, check the Broomfield Recycling Guide.

Yes, the December 21, 2024 deadline to opt out was set to facilitate cart orders and route mapping. Residents are able to opt in after this deadline with no penalty. Residents are able to opt out after the program launches on March 31, 2025.

No, Broomfield’s Residential Waste Service Program will not be impacted by the petition and is moving forward as approved by Broomfield City Council. Broomfield has entered a contract with Waste Connections of Colorado and implementation is proceeding.

If you want to participate in Broomfield’s program, notify your current hauler that you want to cancel service effective March 30, 2025, and select your Waste Connections trash cart size by Dec. 21, 2024, using the form at Broomfield.org/ResidentialWasteServices.

If you don’t want to participate, opt out by Dec. 21, 2024, using the form at Broomfield.org/ResidentialWasteServices, and follow your current hauler’s instructions for confirming continued service.

Recycling is included as part of the program at no additional cost to encourage more recycling and to reduce trash, which can lead to cost savings with a smaller trash cart. Fees will not be reduced for households that don’t use the recycling services.

Yes. To ensure the automated trucks can pick up the carts without letting trash fall to the ground, lids will need to be closed.

Yes, the Broomfield Recycling Center will remain open. The Broomfield Residential Waste Services program is not available for households that live in buildings or complexes with 7 or more units, so there will be residents still using this facility.

City Council considered a ballot question at its July 26, 2022 meeting but did not approve it.

Customers shall receive a large 95-gallon cart for recycling collection. However, Waste Connections of Colorado may provide a 65-gallon recycle cart upon special request to accommodate special or extenuating circumstances, such as seniors and residents with disabilities who require accommodation. Waste Connections of Colorado is unable to provide 65-gallon recycle carts to customers that are making these requests due to space constraints, such as small garages.

Please contact Waste Connections to request special accommodation by calling 303-288-2100 or email  customerservice5311@wasteconnections.com.

The spring and fall household hazardous & electronic waste disposal events as well as two Shred-it events are being planned to occur next year.

Colorado law (CRS § 30-15-401(5)) prohibits the granting of exclusive territory for waste removal, so Broomfield must offer an “opt-out” but also does not preempt and permits a local government, like Broomfield, to adopt ordinances, regulations, codes, or standards or granting permits issued pursuant to home rule authority

Broomfield Ordinance 2242/BMC 8-04-028, contains the Code provision on the opt out fee.  It states "If a residential refuse collection services customer elects to not use the services provided by the city's contracted waste hauler and is not otherwise exempt, such customer shall pay to the city the minimum level of solid waste service which fee shall be set and shall increase as otherwise provided for by the city's residential refuse collection services contract."

All recyclables are transferred to the Boulder County Recycling Center where materials are sorted, inspected for quality, baled (compressed) together, and sold to be reused or repurposed.

The Spring Cleanup program is separate from the Residential Waste Services program and contracted year-to-year, depending on budget approval. For more information, please visit the Spring Cleanup webpage.

Waste Connections of Colorado is managing the billing for households participating in the Residential Waste Services program. Customers can choose paper or electronic billing and can pay by check or online. 

For households that opt out of the program, the City and County of Broomfield will bill residents $10.50 on the 4th Monday of each month in arrears. This bill will be separate from the Utility Bill.

Please refer to these Recycling Guidelines. In general, the following items can be recycled: 

• Paper 
• Cardboard
• Food and beverage cartons
• Glass
• Plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, and jars. 
• Plastic claimshells, lids, and take out containers
• Rigid plastics (#2 and #5 only)

Yes, you can place extra trash bags into a personally owned trash cart. Each bag must weigh no more than 50 lbs and be able to fit into the Waste Connection’s trash cart. An additional fee of $3.50 will apply for each extra bag.

The pricing with Waste Connections is good through March of 2026. Per the contract, pricing can only increase once per year, and not more than the Urban Consumer Price Index. Waste Connections is required to notify the City & County of Broomfield with 90 days prior written notice of a proposed rate increase and the City shall verify the rate increase is in accordance with this provision of the Agreement. Refer to the contract linked here.

There will be no additional fees, surcharges, energy costs, etc. added to the monthly invoice.  Pricing is based on the size of trash cart that you select.  

Everyone entering into the new program will receive a large recycling cart. After 30 days in the program, if you still don’t want the recycle cart contact Waste Connections and they will pick it up.

New Broomfield residents should contact Waste Connections customer service with questions regarding the program. Waste Connections can provide information on the trash cart size that is assigned to your residence. 

Republic Services charges cart removal fees upon contract cancellation. Contact Republic Services to request a credit for those fees.

There is nothing you need to do. Waste Connections will waive the late fee for the first billing cycle, and a credit will be reflected on your next bill.

Yes. Please visit the BPD Permitium Website to apply and make an appointment to have fingerprints taken.

The process is completed within 90 days after the fingerprinting appointment has been completed.

Yes. CBI requires that a new set of fingerprints be done for all new CHP applications.

Permits are mailed to the mailing address used for the application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to submit for renewal of a permit before the expiration date on the permit card. Visit the BPD Permitium Website to start the renewal process.

Four months (120 days) prior to expiration date.

Yes, at the time to renew your permit, you will renew with the county in which you now reside, own property, or own a business.

The process is completed within 90 days after the date the required items are received.

Yes. Per House Bill 24-1174, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, a two hour refresher training course is required prior to renewal.  Completion certificate must be obtained from an instructor who is verified with a Colorado Sheriff's Department.

Your permit is good for five (5) years.

No. The Broomfield Police Department does not send out renewal notices.

No. You only have up to 6 months past the expiration to renew it, after that it is permanently expired. You must then start the process.

To change the name on an existing permit, please visit the BPD Permitium website.

Applicants may submit a permit renewal to the Broomfield Police Department within 120-days before the permit expires.

You must notify the Broomfield Police Department within 30 days of an address change. If you move within the state of Colorado, the permit remains valid.

If you move out of state, the permit becomes invalid and must be returned to the Broomfield Police Department.

Once you become a legal resident of Colorado, you have a 90-day grace period with your out-of-state permit as long as Colorado has reciprocity with that state. You can go to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Reciprocity site to find this information.

No. You will need to be a Colorado resident by having a Colorado driver's license.

You must apply in the state where you claim primary residency (i.e. Have a driver’s license.)

You can complete a lost/destroyed request through Permitium and purchase another permit for a $15.00 fee.

You can complete a lost/destroyed request through Permitium and purchase another permit for a $15.00 fee.

Permits are valid throughout the state of Colorado. Other states do have reciprocity with Colorado, and you may go to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Reciprocity site to find this information.

No. Per C.R.S. 18-12-203 (c)

No. Per C.R. S. 18-12-206 (3) (a)

A person may not carry a concealed handgun into: A place where firearms are prohibited by Federal law; a public building in which security personnel and electronic weapons screening devices are permanently in place; or where a private property owner, private tenant, private employer or private business entity disallows the practice.

No. You must provide an original training certificate that was issued within the past 1 year by an instructor who has been verified by a Colorado Sheriff's Department.

No. You must provide an original training certificate that was issued within the past 1 year by an instructor who has been verified by a Colorado Sheriff's Department.

As of July 1, 2025, training must be obtained from an instructor who has been verified by a Colorado Sheriff's Department within 1 year prior to submitting an application for a permit.

The Utility Rate Assistance Fund team is currently implementing new software to make the application process easier for residents and more efficient for staff. As part of this update, all participants will be required to reverify their information. Additional details about the reverification process will be shared soon. The Utility Rate Assistance Fund Program is expected to launch in the first quarter of this year. 

The application opens on March 2, 2026. Applications will be available online. 

Broomfield households owning or renting at 60% AMI (Area Median Income) can qualify for the Utility Rate Assistance Fund (URAF) program.  Find your household's income limits on the Income Limits Information web page.

To ensure a smooth application process, please gather the following documents before you begin:

1. A valid government-issued photo ID for all household members aged 18 or older
2. Filed 2025 Income Tax Return for each household member aged 18 or older listed in your application
   • If submitting one tax return, the return must clearly display the name(s) of all household members.
   • If submitting more than one tax return, each return must clearly display the name(s) of one or more household members
3. Proof of current school enrollment is required for student household members ages 18–26.

Yes. You may apply if you are a renter in the City and County of Broomfield. The most recent and current lease will be required to upload when applying. 

Household income includes all earnings for every person in the household aged 18 or older. Failure to provide all income details for each household member may result in denial of assistance or a requirement to repay assistance if ineligibility is discovered after funds are granted. Use Line 11, Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), on the 2025 IRS Form(s) 1040 to calculate your Total Household Income.

Supporting documentation is required for proof of household income. The following documents are required as applicable:

Income Tax Return (2025 IRS Form 1040) *Required

• Unsigned tax returns will NOT be accepted; verified/official signed transcripts ONLY.
• If submitting one tax return, the return must clearly display the name(s) of all household members.
• If submitting more than one tax return, each return must clearly display the name(s) of one or more

If you or a household member does not file tax returns, the following documentation is required:

• Bank Statements for the last two consecutive months for ALL checking and savings accounts.
  • If each household member has separate accounts, please upload the corresponding statements for each individual.
  • Statements under an LLC or company name will NOT be accepted.
• Paystubs for the last two consecutive months.
  • Each pay stub must clearly display the employee’s name and the employer’s name.
• Retirement/Disability Social Security benefit letter
• Rental income
• Unemployment benefits
• The court ordered alimony/spousal maintenance
• Taxable interest and dividends documentation for other, less common types of income.
• All other documentation of income

*Each provided document must clearly display the name(s) of one or more household members.

Program administrators reserve the right to request additional documentation to verify eligibility as needed.

You can request an appointment by filling out the Request an Appointment Google Form. For further questions or assistance, email propertytaxrefund@broomfield.org or call 303.438.6350. 

Yes. You must list every household member on the application. Dependents 18 or older must submit ID and proof of income (if not a full-time student*). Dependents under 18 do not affect your eligibility.

*Students 18+ will need to provide proof of full-time student status. 

Once approved, residents who pay their utility bills directly to CCOB will receive the funds through a credit on their utility bills starting in 2026. Residents who pay their utility bills through their landlord, homeowners' association, or other third-party service will receive the reimbursement as a check issued directly to the resident. Reimbursement will be paid quarterly after the quarter's end.

You will receive reimbursement as long as you move within the Broomfield city limits. A change of address will need to be sent to URAF staff, as the reimbursement eligibility will need to be applied to the new place of residence. For renters, please send any lease renewals prior to your lease end date to the URAF staff to ensure reimbursements continue without interruption. Moving outside of the Broomfield city limits will end the eligibility and payments that were made to the household via the program. 

No, Broomfield does not offer rebates to residents to remove or convert grass, however, Broomfield partners with Resource Central to offer residents a discount (up to $750) for turf removal.  Visit Resource Central.org for more information about this program. 

Yes! Native grass varieties such as Buffalograss and Blue Gramma require between 7-10 inches of irrigation per year, while Kentucky Bluegrass requires as much as 25 inches per year.  

Check out the Broomfield Water-wise Plant List.

• American Society of Landscape Architects
• Find a Pro WaterSense Certified Professionals Database
• Resource Central

Best management practices recommend newly converted landscapes be converted to a drip system based on the hydrozone. It is recommended, but not required.

Senate Bill SB 23-178 requires HOAs within Colorado to permit the installation of at least three garden designs that are preapproved by the association for installation in front yards within the common interest community. 

HOAs that wish to convert common areas can apply for the Large Property Turf Replacement Program rebate.

If you are considering making a change to the landscape strip for your property, please view Broomfield’s Xeriscaping Guide for landscaping in a landscape strip or contact Broomfield Planning Division at 303-438-6284.

EasyRide goes outside Broomfield only for medical appointments within the service boundaries. Call 303-464-5534 if unsure.

Call 303-464-5534 and press 2 to contact dispatch for your pick-up after your appointment.

You have one hour in the store and can bring up to four reusable bags.

Contributions can be mailed, dropped off in person or mailed in envelopes provided by drivers. Drivers cannot accept cash directly.

Call the EasyRide office at 303-464-5534 for assistance with the application process.

The City and County of Broomfield maintains a dedicated Emergency Status web page at Broomfield.org/EmergencyStatus. This page is always live and displays an “inactive” status when no incident is occurring. When an incident occurs, the page is activated and updated throughout the event as information becomes available.

Alert Center Web Banner

In addition to adding information to the Emergency Status page, when an alert is issued/active an initial message will appear as an alert banner at the top of all City and County of Broomfield webpages. 

Alert Center Notifications

• Residents can subscribe to receive push notifications via text, email or both when an Alert Center message is published on the website.
• Go to the "NotifyMe" section of Broomfield.org
• Utilize the "Notify Me Sign In" button to sign in or create a profile
• Scroll down to the “Alert Center” section and look for “Fire Alerts and Restrictions”
• Select your preference of email (envelope icon) or text (phone icon) notifications and follow system prompts to complete sign up.