Douglas County Assessor Election 2026
Douglas County voters will choose their County Assessor on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Assessor values every home and business in the county, and that value is the starting point of every property tax bill.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Ballots mail to every active Douglas County voter in mid-October. Return yours to any ballot drop box or Vote Center by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. In the last week, skip the mail and use a drop box. Find locations at douglasco.gov/elections.
Toby Damisch, your Douglas County Assessor
Serving Douglas County since January 2023
Douglas County Assessor since January 2023. More than 25 years in the Assessor's Office, including eight as Chief Deputy. Meet Toby.
Why Toby is asking for a second term
- Experience: more than 25 years inside the office he leads, promoted by four Assessors.
- Fiscal restraint: over $1,000,000 returned to the County General Fund in his first three years.
- Protecting homeowners: warned seniors about fake AI property tax videos in August 2026.
- Accessibility: online services, live chat, phone and in-person help so every owner can get answers and file appeals.
Read Toby's priorities and his positions on property tax issues.
What the Assessor does, and what it doesn't
The Assessor discovers, lists and values all taxable property, maintains property records, administers exemptions and reviews appeals. The Assessor does not set tax rates. Assessment rates come from the state legislature, and mill levies come from local taxing districts.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Douglas County Assessor election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Colorado mails ballots to active voters in mid-October, and completed ballots must reach a drop box or Vote Center by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.
What does the Douglas County Assessor do?
The Assessor discovers, lists and values all taxable property in Douglas County, keeps property records, administers exemptions such as the Senior Property Tax Exemption, and reviews appeals from property owners.
Does the Assessor set my property tax rate?
No. The Assessor sets your property's value. Tax rates come from the Colorado legislature, which sets assessment rates, and from local taxing districts such as schools, fire districts and the county, which set mill levies.
How do I appeal my property value?
File an appeal with the Douglas County Assessor's Office during the window printed on your Notice of Valuation. Comparable sales and facts about your property's condition make the strongest case. Forms and deadlines are on the county Assessor website.
How long has Toby Damisch worked in the Assessor's Office?
More than 25 years. He was promoted by four Assessors, served eight years as Chief Deputy, and has served as Douglas County Assessor since January 2023.