Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Jefferson County collected $415.4M in taxes and spent $577.4M.
Collected
$415.4M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$577.4M
Fiscal year 2024
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
29.69 mills
Source · Jefferson County, Colorado — 2025 Proposed Budget, Jefferson County. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County (CO) 2024 property tax — county levy 29.690 mills on 6.7% residential AV (effective ~0.199% on market; breakdown: General Fund 19.166 + Road & Bridge 1.143 + Social Services 1.169 + DD 1.000 + Library 4.500 + Patrol/LEA 2.712). Source: Jefferson County 2025 Proposed Budget Adoption Hearing Presentation (2024 Adopted figures)Where it goes
Seven service lines.
Police
$164.4M
Public works
$117.3M
This figure is a share of one printed line, split in the proportions the budget schedule gives.
Health and human services
$99.0M
General government
$96.4M
Other
$57.3M
Parks and recreation
$28.6M
Debt service · past obligation
$14.4M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Read on June 19, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column, printed p.44Who decides
The commissioners run the county. They pass the yearly budget for all county offices. They also set the county tax levy. 3 Commissioners, each elected countywide.
Rachel Zenzinger
Commissioner, at large
Term end not published
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Andy Kerr
Commissioner, at large
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Lesley Dahlkemper
Commissioner, at large
Term end not published
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Source · Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The board must pass the budget before it sets the property tax rate.
Each yearThe county budget year runs January 1 to December 31.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Commissioners serve 4-year terms.
How to reach it
Commissioners' office: 303-271-8525
Phone
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 5550, Golden, CO 80419
Mailing address
Source · Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget (and §29-1-102(9), fiscal year: January 1 to December 31) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Jefferson County address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Jefferson County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 14
LakewoodCityArvadaCityWestminsterCity
EvergreenNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Ken CarylNot in Who Taxes Me yet
GoldenNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Dakota RidgeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Wheat RidgeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
GeneseeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
FairmountNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ColumbineNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Coal Creek (Jefferson County)Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Indian HillsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
ApplewoodNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Special districts: 1
Sources
Collected
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Read on June 19, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column, printed p.44Spent
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Read on June 19, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column, printed p.44Taxes
Jefferson County, Colorado — 2025 Proposed Budget, Jefferson County. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County (CO) 2024 property tax — county levy 29.690 mills on 6.7% residential AV (effective ~0.199% on market; breakdown: General Fund 19.166 + Road & Bridge 1.143 + Social Services 1.169 + DD 1.000 + Library 4.500 + Patrol/LEA 2.712). Source: Jefferson County 2025 Proposed Budget Adoption Hearing Presentation (2024 Adopted figures)Who decides
Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget (and §29-1-102(9), fiscal year: January 1 to December 31) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Jefferson County, Jefferson County Meet the Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County Meet the Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Read on June 19, 2026.
Details
Jefferson County, Colorado FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report — Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds, Total Governmental Funds column, printed p.44To act on what you have read
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