Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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According to Colorado law, Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) 39-10-103, the property tax bill is mailed during the month of January to the owner on record as their name and mailing address are listed on the Tax Roll. Your mortgage company does not receive a copy of the property tax bill. Most mortgage companies perform their own research on the property taxes for which they are responsible. You may send them a copy of your bill, if it is so needed.Treasurer
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If you and your mortgage company both submit payment, the Treasurer will process the first payment received and return the subsequent payment to the last paying party. We do not hold or apply additional funds.Treasurer
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Please send a written request for an address change to either the Pitkin County Assessor or the Pitkin County Treasurer. It should contain the owner's signature.Treasurer
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Make checks payable in U.S. funds to the Pitkin County Treasurer. Mail the payment to:
Pitkin County Treasurer
530 E Main St. Suite 201
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Either pay in installments; the first half is due February 28, and the second half is due by June 15. Or, if pay in full by April 30.
To pay by Credit Card or eCheck use Pay My Taxes
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In most cases closing settlement statements will reflect an exchange of debits and credits between buyer and seller. The seller is usually charged for their share of the property taxes and the buyer is given credit for the same amount. This makes the buyer liable for the full tax year amount.Treasurer
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According to Colorado law, interest of 1% per month after the due date is calculated and added to the tax amount due. The interest rate chart is printed on the reverse of each tax bill. Please contact the Pitkin County Treasurer at 970-920-5170 for the correct amount due.Treasurer
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The valuation of the property is determined by the Pitkin County Assessor using the guidelines established by Colorado Statutes. The taxing authorities use the assessed value to determine their mill levies. A mill is 1/10th of a penny or $1 revenue for each $1,000 of assessed valuation. The assessed value for each property is multiplied by the total mill levy for that taxing district to determine the total tax amount due.Treasurer
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Taxes pay for local government services. Your tax money supports and provides the following:Treasurer
- Schools
- Police and Fire Protection
- Water and Sewer
- Libraries
- Hospital
- Roads
- Special Improvement Districts
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Real property is considered to be permanently fixed in nature (land and improvements on the land). Personal property is generally a portable or moveable item such as equipment or furniture used in the production of income.Treasurer
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Yes, a Tax Deferral Program is available to senior citizens, whereby the state of Colorado pays the taxes on your residence and holds a lien on your property until it is sold, or changes are made to your qualifications. There is an interest rate associated with the deferral, which is set by the state. In 2021 it is 1.081%. An individual must be 65 or older as of January 1st of the year claimed. For more information please contact:
Pitkin County Treasurer's Office
530 East Main Street
Suite 201
Aspen, Colorado 81611
There is a Senior Property Tax Exemption in Colorado. For information, please contact:
Pitkin County Assessors Office
530 East Main St.
Suite 204
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Ph: 970-920-5160
There could be other tax breaks for qualifying senior property owners. Please contact Pitkin County Senior Services at 970-920-5432 for further information.
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Special assessments are direct charges which are against the property, but not included in the Assessor’s valuation. For example delinquent utility billings, such as overdue water and sanitation bills and overdue weed control bills. These particular assessments are billed as a single installment special assessment. We have several taxing authorities that submit special assessments for collection.
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Food tax rebates are issued by the City of Aspen and Town of Snowmass Village for qualifying residents. Please contact the City of Aspen Finance Department at 970-920-5040.Treasurer
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The City of Aspen and the Town of Snowmass Village collect Real Estate Transfer Tax on property conveyances within their boundaries. Please contact the City of Aspen Finance Department at 970-920-5040 or the Town of Snowmass Village Finance Department at 970-923-3796.Treasurer
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For information please contact the Pitkin County Use Tax Department at 970-920-5220.Treasurer
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For information regarding the use a tax please contact the Pitkin County Use Tax Department at 970-920-5220.Treasurer
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Tax abatement petitions are completed by the property owner and are filed with the Pitkin County Assessor for his recommendation, scheduled for hearing by the Pitkin County Treasurer's Office. The Pitkin County Board of Commissioners will consider the Petitions. After the decisions are made at the board meeting, the petitions if granted, are forwarded to the State of Colorado Division of Property Taxation for further action. Refunds, if approved are issued by the Pitkin County Treasurer.Treasurer
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You can protest the valuation of your property. For more information please contact the Pitkin County Assessors Office at 970-920-5160.Treasurer
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Forms can be obtained at the:
120 North Mill Street
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Ph: 970-925-4025
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Please contact the Pitkin County Clerk and Recorder’s Office 970-920-5180.Treasurer
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A deficiency bid occurs when the foreclosing lender submits a written bid for an amount less than owed. The foreclosing lender may elect to sue the homeowner, or anyone else who signed the original promissory note (loan papers), for the amount of the deficiency (the amount owed minus the amount of the bid). Bidding at the Public Trustee sale on properties that have deficiency bids begins at one dollar over the lender bid amount. In most cases lenders file deficiency bids because the adjusted fair market value of the property is less than the amount owed to them.Treasurer