Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption
Colorado Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption in its Erie, CO research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Colorado homeowners age 65+ who have owned and occupied their home for 10 consecutive years can exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of actual home value from property taxes. Application required through Weld or Boulder County assessor depending on location in Erie.
Typical property tax savings for qualifying senior homeowner on $650k median home
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Key Details
- 50% exemption on first $200,000 home value
- Must be age 65+ on January 1
- 10 consecutive years of ownership and occupancy
- Apply with county assessor by July 15
- Reduces annual property tax bill
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Senior Property Tax Exemption Short Form (or Long Form)
Colorado exempts 50 percent of the first 200,000 dollars of a qualifying senior's home value from property tax. You must be 65 or older on January 1 and have owned and lived in the home as your primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years. You file a Short Form (or Long Form for surviving spouses and exceptions) with your county assessor.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you are 65 or older on January 1 and have owned and occupied the home for at least 10 consecutive years.
- Get the Senior Property Tax Exemption Short Form from your county assessor or the Division of Property Taxation.
- Use the Long Form instead if you are a surviving spouse or qualify under an exception.
- Submit the completed form to your county assessor on or before July 15.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (driver license or birth certificate).
- Proof you have owned and occupied the home for at least 10 consecutive years.
- Proof the home is your primary residence (where you are registered to vote).
- The completed Short Form (or Long Form).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by July 15 for current tax year
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption in Erie, CO?
The Grant Map record states: 50% of first $200,000 value. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption in Erie?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption in Erie, CO?
Confirm the application route directly with Colorado Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by July 15 for current tax year.
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