Monday, November 18, 2019

Put $$'s In Your Pocket - Senior Property Tax Exemption

Do you want to put $$'s in your pocket?  It's really easy with the Colorado Senior Property Tax Discount Program.  The Colorado State Property Tax program was reinstated in 2012.  As long as the program is funded, and if you qualify, 50% of the first $200,000 in the actual value of the primary residence is exempted from property tax.  Once an exemption application is filed and approved by the assessor, the exemption remains in effect until a disqualifying event occurs.

Who Qualifies

  • Are at least 65 years of age PRIOR to January 1 of the year of application
  • Owned the home for at least 10 consecutive years prior to January 1, and
  • Occupied the home as their primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years prior to January 1.
  • Surviving spouses of seniors who qualified

How To Apply - Larimer County

  • Pick up a form at the Larimer County Assessor office - application available Jan 1
  • Address:  200 Oak Street, Fort Collins 
  • Phone:  970-498-7073
  • Apply before July 15th
  • Mail Form to:                                                                                                                                 Larimer County Assessor -                                                                                               Senior Exemptions Processing PO Box 860 Fort Collins, CO 80522                               Phone: (970) 498-7073                                                                                                     Email: grahamsm@larimer.org

How To Apply - Weld County

  • Pick up a form at the Weld County Assessor office in Greeley
  • Address:  1400 N 17th Ave, Greeley 
  • Phone:  970-400-3650
  • Apply before July 15th
  • You can request a form by emailing:  assessor@weldgov.com

For additional information, you can download the brochure published by the State of Colorado

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