Appeal Guide

The appraisal date for 2023 - 2024 property values is June 30, 2022.  No sales after this date will be used.  Qualified sales from 01/01/2021 to 06/30/2022 were used to set new values.

  1. Real Property
  2. Personal Property
  3. Protest Tips
  4. Taxpayer Rights for Further Appeals
  5. Taxing Authorities
  6. Abatements

Important Dates


  • May 1 - Notices of Valuation are mailed
  • May 2  - Protest process begins
  • June 8 - Last day to submit protest (postmarked no later than this day)
  • June 30 - Assessor mails a Notice of Determination

Protest Form


2023 Protest Form
We also request clarification on which property is being protested, so include an account number, parcel number, or physical address along with owner's name.  To look up your account information, visit our database site.


Protest Options


Options to Protest the Value (please choose only 1 of the following): 

  • Email: assessormail@pitkincounty.com
  • Mail:
    Pitkin County Assessor 
    530 E. Main St.
    Suite 204
    Aspen, CO 81611
  • In Person:  Office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 and Friday 8:30 - 4:00
    Pitkin County Administration Building
    530 E. Main St.
    Suite 204
    Aspen, CO 81611
  • To speak to an appraiser in person, please call (970) 920-5160 or come in to our office.  
  • Fax:  970-920-5174
Agent Authorization

The Assessor sets the value, not the taxes, thus, only the value can be protested. If an agent is appointed to act on behalf of the owner, please submit a signed Agent Authorization Form (PDF).