Northglenn accommodations sales tax increase from 5% to 8%
Northglenn · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
SHALL CITY OF NORTHGLENN TAXES BE INCREASED BY $450,000 ANNUALLY COMMENCING IN 2027 AND BY SUCH AMOUNTS AS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, BY INCREASING THE CITY SALES TAX RATE ON ACCOMMODATION SERVICES FROM FIVE PERCENT (5%) TO EIGHT PERCENT (8%), WITH PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PUBLIC SAFETY, STREET MAINTENANCE, PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY, TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
Northglenn Ballot Issue 3H would raise the city sales tax on accommodation services from 5% to 8%. The increase would bring in $450,000 a year starting in 2027, and additional amounts in later years. The money would pay for general city purposes, including public safety, street maintenance, parks, recreation and culture, and administrative functions. A YES vote approves the higher rate on accommodations such as hotel stays. A NO vote keeps the current 5% rate.
Fiscal impact
The official fiscal statement reports city fiscal year spending of $89,975,078 in 2022 and an estimated $78,929,634 in 2026, an overall change of -12%, or ($11,045,444). The estimated maximum tax increase for the first full fiscal year is $450,000. Estimated 2027 city fiscal year spending without the increase is $132,900,000.
Official explanation
FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Fiscal Information
Year / Fiscal Year Spending 2022 (Actual) $89,975,078 2023 (Actual) $99,604,553 2024 (Actual) $98,887,138 2025 (Actual) $65,866,007 2026 (Estimated) $78,929,634
Overall percentage change in fiscal year spending over the five-year period from 2022 to 2026: -12%
Overall dollar change in fiscal year spending over the five-year period from 2022 through 2026: ($11,045,444)
Estimated maximum annual dollar amount of the proposed tax increase for the first full fiscal year: $450,000
Estimated 2027 City fiscal year spending without the proposed tax increase: $132,900,000
Official ballot arguments
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