Aurora Municipal Budget 2026 Adopts Staged Property Assessment Changes Affecting Local Households

The Aurora mayor's office confirmed this week that the Municipal Budget 2026 will adjust property assessments across residential zones in three stages beginning July 2027. The changes apply to all single-family homes and multi-unit buildings within city limits, with the first notices scheduled for mailing in August 2027.

City documents tie the timing to the completion of the 2025-2026 reassessment cycle by the local assessor's office. Officials selected the staggered dates to spread administrative workload and allow property owners time to review preliminary figures before final bills arrive.

Schedule for Aurora Households

Under the published timeline, Zone 1 neighborhoods north of the central business district receive updated assessments first in July 2027. Zone 2 areas along the eastern corridor follow in October 2027, while southern and western districts complete the process by January 2028. The city budget office projects that average annual bills for a median-valued home will shift by the amount recorded in the 2026 fiscal plan, listed at $1,850 in the revenue section.

Local residents who own or rent in these zones can expect payment due dates to align with existing quarterly cycles. The legislation states that appeals must be filed within 45 days of receiving the new assessment notice.

Next Steps and Service Delivery

The city clerk's office will host three public information sessions in August 2026 to explain calculation methods and online lookup tools. Staff will begin processing hardship applications for the new assessment year in March 2027. The budget document allocates $420,000 to the assessor's office specifically for the expanded review period.

Further updates on exact dollar amounts for individual parcels will appear on the municipal website once the first batch of notices is prepared.