Welcome to Candelas!

Vauxmont Metropolitan District located in Arvada, Colorado

Candelas contains over 1,400 homes nestled within six distinctive villages, these villages are named for their unique geographic settings and picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.  Whether the view are a beautiful park, the expanse of a rugged canyon, or a sweeping vista of the Rocky Mountain range, every Candelas owner gets to choose the backdrop of their choice.

Candelas creates a "Life Wide Open" concept, residents can put on their running shoes, hiking boots or ski gear and head out into the wilderness to take in the beautiful wildlife and breath taking views! There are a total of 13.5 miles of hiking and biking trails throughout and more than 11,500 acres of open space, all nestled in the foothills.

No matter if you are a young family or empty nesters, we have events throughout the year that cater to every interest, with the goal to create lasting memories and bring the community together in a place that feels like home.

There's something for everyone at Candelas!

District Overview (per Sec. 32-1-104.5(3)(a)(X), C.R.S.)

Vauxmont Metropolitan District is a local government that provides certain public improvements and services for the certain community known as Candelas, located in the City of Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. The District was organized in 2004, originally named Jefferson Center Metropolitan District No. 3. 

Public Improvements and Services

The District is authorized by the Special District Act and its Service Plan to provide for the design, acquisition, construction, installation and financing of various public improvements including, sanitary and storm sewer, water, transportation, safety protection, streets, park and recreation, fire protection facilities and other public improvements services.  The District is authorized to form the Candelas Special Improvement District No. 1 (CSID) for the purpose of financing certain renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, according to Colorado statutes.  The District’s current services include the financing of completed public improvements, the provision of certain landscaping, park and recreation, design review and covenant enforcement services, and the funding of certain renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements and programs through its relationship with the CSID. 

Maximum Debt Authorization

The District is authorized by its Service Plan to issue a maximum of $450,000,000 in debt for funding of the District’s public improvements in general obligation bonds and refunding bonds, subject to electoral authorization. 

Authorized Sources for Debt Repayment

The District is authorized to repay its general obligation debt from any and all legally available revenues of the District, including general ad valorem taxes, fees, rates, tolls, penalties, and charges.

Maximum Mill Levy for Debt Repayment

The District’s Service Plan imposes a Mill Levy Cap of 50 mills, subject to adjustment, as described in the Service Plan.

Board Member Qualifications

The District holds regular elections for board members on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May of each odd-numbered year. A person is qualified to be a candidate if they are registered to vote under the Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992 and are either (1) a resident of the District, or (2) the owner (or spouse or civil union partner of an owner) of taxable real or personal property within the District.  People interested in a position on the District’s Board of Directors may contact the District’s legal counsel for further information: