The City and County of Denver is now accepting applications for the 2025 Property Tax Relief Program through April 30, 2027. The program provides partial refunds of property taxes paid, or the equivalent in rent, to help older adults, people with disabilities, low‑income families and qualifying surviving spouses remain in their homes.  

Last year, 3,336 Denver residents received assistance through the program. With expanded eligibility and a network of in‑person support events, city officials aim to reach even more households this year.  

The program is open to homeowners who have lived in their home within Denver and paid property taxes in full for 2025 and were: 

• 62 or older, disabled, and/or had a dependent child who lived with them, or a homeowner who is a surviving spouse and has not remarried and meet income requirements (up to 80% of the area median income, or $72,950 for a 1-person household) 

The program is also open to renters who have lived in a rental unit within Denver for which the property owner paid property taxes in full for 2025 and were: 

• 62 or older or disabled and paid rent at all properties lived in throughout 2025 and meet income requirements (up to 30% of the area median income, or $29,450 for a 1-person household) 

Applications may be submitted online at www.denvergov.org/propertytaxrelief through the end of April 2027. The application is available in English and Spanish. Because funds are limited and distributed on a first‑come, first‑served basis, residents are encouraged to apply early.

Residents who need additional help applying may call or text Colorado Housing Connects at 1 (844) 926‑6632 or the CARE Center at (303) 838‑1200 during business hours.

Residents may be eligible for free trees

The City of Denver’s “Be a Smart Ash” is a public education and conservation program designed to enhance the city’s urban canopy and combat the invasive emerald ash borer. The program aims to actively educate and enlist the help of Denver residents in identifying, treating and replacing ash trees. 

Residents with adequate room in the public right-of-way adjacent to their property may be eligible to have a free tree planted.

To learn more or to apply to have a tree planted, visit beasmartash.org/free-trees.

City approves $20M for health center

The Denver City Council unanimously approved a funding agreement between the City and Denver Health for the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center, allocating $20 million to Denver Health for the center. This project was approved by voters as part of the Vibrant Denver Bond. 

The new 82,000-square-foot clinic will serve an additional 33,000 patients a year. Services will include primary care, pediatric care, dental care, obstetrics and gynecology, physical and occupational therapy, radiology, and preventive services. 

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in November, with the project set to officially break ground in the second quarter of 2026. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

According to Denver Health, there will be no interruption in care during the construction of the new clinic. The old clinic, which has served patients around the Denver metro area for nearly 60 years, will eventually be demolished to make room for parking.

Nominate an inspiring Latino leader

Denver Public Library is seeking community nominations for its annual Latino Community Service Awards, recognizing leaders in art, activism and education. Nominations may be submitted online at denlib.org/somos-latinos through June 26.

Nominees are celebrated, and the winners will be revealed during the annual community celebration on Oct. 3.

For more information about the awards, questions, or assistance with the nomination form, please email [email protected].