Jefferson County School District R-1 Ballot Issue 5B: School Repairs and Safety Property Tax
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Jeffco Public Schools would raise property taxes by $60 million in the first year for school repairs, heating, technology, and safety upgrades. Property owners would pay more starting in 2027, and the amount raised could grow with inflation.
Proposed by: Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education (resolution of Aug. 20, 2026)
The district's elected school board approved it Aug. 20, 2026. Colorado law says voters must approve a property tax increase.
Source: jeffcopublicschools.org
A YES vote means
Allow a new school property tax raising $60 million in the first year for building repairs, heating and cooling, technology, and safety, with later revenue adjusted for inflation.
A NO vote means
Do not approve the proposed $60 million first-year school property tax increase or its funding for school repairs and upgrades.
Source: jeffco.us