Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force

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Thank you for visiting the community engagement tool for the Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force. 

Pursuant to HB23-1105, this project has now concluded.  On behalf of the Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Division of Real Estate, we want to thank you for your interest and participation.  

Metro District Community


What Do You Think About Your Metropolitan District?


On August 7, 2023, HB23-1105 became law in the State of Colorado. It created two different task forces to explore issues and prepare written reports on a wide array of issues affecting Colorado homeowners. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force is one of those.


The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force will convene to study communities that are governed by the board of a metropolitan district and the issues confronting residents of those communities. Specifically, the Task Force members will examine metropolitan districts':


  • Authority to levy taxes
  • Foreclosure practices
  • Communications with homeowners regarding metropolitan district processes
  • Homeowners’ rights and responsibilities
  • District’s governance policies, including voting and election policies.


The Task Force will also review the process by which a metropolitan district could transition from a metropolitan district that enforces covenants and collects assessments into a Common Interest Community governed under article 33.3 of Title 38.


If you work or reside in a metropolitan district, the Task Force would like to hear from you. This engagement tool has been developed for the HB23-1105 task force so that people like you can engage with the Task Force directly. You can participate in several different ways on this site (see both below and to the right).


All responses collected will be used to inform a report in 2024 which will be presented to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the public.


What Do You Think About Your Metropolitan District?


On August 7, 2023, HB23-1105 became law in the State of Colorado. It created two different task forces to explore issues and prepare written reports on a wide array of issues affecting Colorado homeowners. The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force is one of those.


The Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force will convene to study communities that are governed by the board of a metropolitan district and the issues confronting residents of those communities. Specifically, the Task Force members will examine metropolitan districts':


  • Authority to levy taxes
  • Foreclosure practices
  • Communications with homeowners regarding metropolitan district processes
  • Homeowners’ rights and responsibilities
  • District’s governance policies, including voting and election policies.


The Task Force will also review the process by which a metropolitan district could transition from a metropolitan district that enforces covenants and collects assessments into a Common Interest Community governed under article 33.3 of Title 38.


If you work or reside in a metropolitan district, the Task Force would like to hear from you. This engagement tool has been developed for the HB23-1105 task force so that people like you can engage with the Task Force directly. You can participate in several different ways on this site (see both below and to the right).


All responses collected will be used to inform a report in 2024 which will be presented to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the public.

Comments/Considerations On The Task Force's Interim Report

Share Your Metropolitan District Stories.

Share your story and help the Task Force better understand your experiences, questions, and comments about your Metropolitan District, whether those are positive or negative. Please keep your concerns, complaints, ideas, or advice respectful and productive so that the Task Force can consider your experiences with Metropolitan Districts in Colorado.  

Thank you for sharing your Story with us. It will be provided to the Metropolitan District Homeowners' Task Force for consideration.  

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    Attended first meeting yesterday- here are my thoughts

    by mls324, 9 months ago

    First, some feedback about a couple things that took aware from the meeting. The phone line wasn't set up for iPhone users. There is a protocol that allows the iPhone user to do a 1-touch connection and won't have to fumble for the password. It took me 3x to get in on the phone line. And homeowners already feel powerless when these metro districts crop up and make self-serving, non-transparent decision. Chris Elliott feedback was condescending and disrespectful. If he cannot fully attend the meeting, he probably shouldn't attend. His answer put the responsibilty on homeowners to educate themselves. That... Continue reading

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    Metro to HOA transition

    by kchan, 9 months ago

    Districts take time to build, but when the builder has left the district and it is resident run the primary function of the district is to maintain the district and pay off the debt.

    Upon paying the debt residents can decide to transition the district to a common interest community, such as a 501c4 Home owners association. Both of these entities are tools, but because the district is a quasi-government entity we need to consider the additional cost of insurance, taxation of services bought through the HOA entity vs the Metro entity. I would also like to evaluate how communities... Continue reading

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    Metro District Covenant Enforcement and Responsibilities to Homeowners

    by Stoney, 9 months ago

    I reside within a Metro District that currently provides:

    • Operation and maintenance of parks and open space
    • Median landscaping and trail maintenance
    • Entry monuments
    • Trash service
    • Architectural Review
    • Covenant enforcement

    The last item, covenant enforcement, is sadly ignored by the District Board. This covenant has the typical restrictions you would find in HOA covenants. However, the covenants also include an Article specific to Mandatory Social Membership in a Country Club within the community. The Club is a separate entity from the District although it is part of the District's covenants. The District Board always states they have no jurisdiction over... Continue reading

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    Hoa Taskforce

    by Summerbreeze , 9 months ago
    I believe the HOA task force has a good understanding with the problems wuth HOAS. One suggestion was a lack of education for board members. There are many resources to educate board members if they choose. I think there needs to be some kind of communication to inform board members of the resources available to them.
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    What They Aren't Telling Us

    by CleanAirCO, 10 months ago

    Imagine residing in a community that pledges to uphold the principles of welfare and social equity we all value deeply—a place where the air is clean, peace is a given, and trust in our local governance isn't a luxury but a steadfast guarantee. Yet, the harsh reality we confront today is a jarring departure from these ideals. The Independence Overly Metropolitan District, burdened with the critical responsibility of safeguarding our community's welfare, offers a scant 24-hour notice for its meetings, relegated to a mere post on their website. This practice, which can only be condemned as arbitrary and capricious... Continue reading

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    Anita Kabrick

    by Snickerdoodle, 10 months ago

    It is my opinion that Green Valley Ranch Metro District No 7 (GVRE MD 7), which includes The Reserve, was created in a quasi ponzi scheme format. The developer, Clayton Properties, dba Oakwood Homes has their finger in the pot of all entities affecting the community. They have financial interest in, or majority seats on the Boards of the following:

    Nest Mortgage (financing and closings)

    Shazam (warranty work)

    The Reserve at Second Creek Ranch

    Westwind Management Group (CC&R)

    GVRE MD 6, 7, & 8 (currently a vacancy in No 7 with an impasse to fill the position)

    I have no... Continue reading

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    Severance Shores development oversite cost to residence

    by Troy W, 10 months ago
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    Filling a Vacancy on the Board Issues, Special Meetings vs. Regular Meetings, and Quorum Issues--Green Valley Ranch East Metro District No. 7

    by Patty, 11 months ago

    This is a situation that I suspect is pretty common to others in Oakwood Homes communities. I will say that although I am sharing my opinion today as a homeowner in this district, I am one of two homeowner directors on the GVRE MD No.7 board. Previously this board was comprised of three Oakwood Homes associates on the board with two vacancies. The Oakwood Home associates are also directors on many other metro district boards that are being developed by Clayton Properties Group, Inc. dba Oakwood Homes. In fact, I've already seen their names in some of these Stories.

    Due... Continue reading

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    Please ask DORA WHY the Audited Financial Statement Reports were removed from DOLA

    by Liam in Broomfield, 11 months ago
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    We were the Poster Child for Metro District Dissolution

    by Liam in Broomfield, 11 months ago

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    Please list this posting under disappointment with Metropolitan District Operation and Board Oversight.


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