Aurora City Council Approves Property Tax Assessment Changes for 2027

The Aurora City Council approved the Property Tax Assessment Update Ordinance on July 7. The measure establishes a phased schedule for new property valuations that will begin affecting tax bills issued after January 2027. All residential and commercial property owners within city limits fall under the updated assessment cycle.

County assessor records show property values have changed since the last full review completed in 2023. The ordinance aligns local procedures with existing state requirements for periodic revaluations. City budget documents list property taxes as the largest single source of general fund revenue for municipal operations.

Changes to Resident Tax Notices

Property owners will receive new assessment notices by mail between August and October 2027. Those notices will reflect updated market data applied to individual parcels. Residents who file appeals must do so within 30 days of receiving the notice under the ordinance's timeline.

Monthly utility and service payments processed through the city will remain unchanged until the new tax year begins. Homeowners in neighborhoods such as the central business district and east-side residential zones will see the first revised bills arrive with 2027 property tax statements.

City records indicate the general fund collected $142 million from property taxes in the most recent fiscal year. The ordinance does not alter the overall tax rate but redistributes the assessed base across parcels according to current valuations.

City staff will conduct public information sessions at Aurora municipal buildings beginning in September 2026. The government projects that full transition to the new assessment cycle will conclude by December 2027. Residents can review parcel-specific data through the city's online portal once the notices are prepared.