The Forum: Wednesday April 15, 2026

The City of Montrose held a public forum on April 15, 2026, featuring presentations by the Montrose County Assessor, Brad Hughes, and County Treasurer, Rosemary Murphy. The meeting focused extensively on recent and upcoming changes in Colorado property tax legislation, including the 2024 legislative reforms, removal of the 2025 actual valuation adjustment, and the implementation of split assessment rates for residential properties. The Assessor explained the impact of these changes on property valuations, assessment rates, and mill levies, highlighting the significant valuation increases experienced in recent years and the legislative response to limit tax revenue growth. The Treasurer provided an overview of tax collection processes, distribution of collected taxes to various taxing jurisdictions, and discussed delinquency trends and foreclosure procedures. While no specific procurement or contracting actions were discussed, the meeting provided important insights into property tax policy and administration affecting local government revenue and taxpayer obligations in Montrose County.