Colorado’s State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program (SLCGP) provides local governments, public safety and emergency services and special districts with a managed detection and response (MDR) system to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
Link to County-by-County Spreadsheets for Mill Levy Calculations provided by Assessors.
Statewide actual value growth for 2025 came in under 5%. The State Board of Equalization has certified residential assessment rates of 6.25% (Local Government) and 7.05% (Schools) for 2025 only.
To support small districts in making their websites accessible, the SDA is offering a one-time reimbursement grant to help cover costs related to website ADA compliance, such as PDF conversions or website accessibility services.
NSDA submitted formal comments to OMB and ASAE raising concerns about a proposed rule that could let federal agencies terminate grants at will, sideline public input, and disrupt funding for special districts nationwide.
SDA letter asking Governor Polis to veto SB26-184 on firefighter cancer benefits and workers’ compensation.
NSDA survey results showing how the recent federal government shutdown disrupted special district services nationwide.
SDA’s wrap-up of the 2025 legislative session and new laws affecting special districts, from the July 2025 Legislative Update webinar.
SDA’s outline of the 2025 legislative session results and new laws affecting special districts, prepared for the July 2025 Legislative Update webinar.
Legislative alert with background on HB25-1215 and the Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program funded by lottery dollars.
NSDA and The Ferguson Group report on how federal executive actions affect funding for special districts.
Press release announcing the launch of the National Special Districts Association to unify 40,000 special districts.
Coalition update on support for H.R. 7525 and its status awaiting a full Senate vote.
SDA Chief Legal Counsel chart comparing residential assessment rates and property tax limits under SB24-233 and HB24B-1001.
Press release announcing Senate committee passage of the bipartisan Special District Grant Accessibility Act, with comment from SDA CEO Ann Terry.
SDA Chief Legal Counsel summary of SB24-233 property tax changes and what they mean for districts.
Member FAQ on the Colorado FAMLI paid leave program, with a sample resolution and notification letter.
Member FAQ on the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act paid leave rules and supplemental COVID-19 leave.
SDA overview of SB21-088 and how it relates to governmental immunity and statutes of limitation for districts.
Member FAQ on COVID-19 vaccine requirements and employment law, updated for the October 2021 EEOC guidance.
