Metro Districts

A metropolitan district (commonly called a "metro district") is a local government entity established under Colorado law to help fund and maintain the public infrastructure within a new community — things like roads, water and sewer lines, drainage, sidewalks, parks, trails, and open space. Instead of building the full cost of this infrastructure into the price of your home, the metro district spreads it out over time through a separate property tax paid by the homeowners who benefit from it. The district is run by an elected board of directors and operates under a service plan approved by El Paso County or the local municipality, which provides oversight and long-term accountability to residents.

Many Classic Homes communities are served by a metro district. For an overview of the metro district in the context of your closing, see Metro District in the Closing guide.

To learn more about how metro districts work in Colorado, visit the Metro District Education Coalition at metrodistricteducation.com.