By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
Posted on February 2, 2026 2026News and Events
Are you a business owner in Douglas County who owns or leases business personal property in Colorado? If so, and the value of these assets is greater than $56,000, state law requires you to report the property to the County Assessor. The deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Thousands of Douglas County businesses will receive a 2026 Business Personal Property Declaration Notice in the mail, instructing them how to view, download and print an asset listing, as well as how to file the full declaration online at DouglasFilesOnline.org
Taxable personal property includes residential household furnishings used to produce income; equipment, furniture, and machinery used in commercial, industrial, and natural resource operations; expensed assets with a useful life of more than one year; fully depreciated assets that are still in use; personal property in storage that is subject to IRS depreciation; and leasehold improvements such as built in counters or special flooring.
Filing Declaration options:
Please visit the Douglas County Assessor’s webpage or call 303-660-7448 ext. 4 if you have questions or need more information.
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