How do I pay my property taxes in Boulder County?

Taxes must be paid by mail or in our office with certified funds– cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Contact us to ensure you pay the correct amount. If you choose to mail us a payment, do not include cash. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “Boulder County Treasurer.”

What is a real property value notice?

Each year the Assessor mails a “Notice of Value” to every property owner. This notice informs the owner of the total assessed value, property description and any exemptions applied to the property.

What are Boulder County property taxes used for?

Assessment & Taxes Property assessment is the basis for generating tax revenues that are collected by the Treasurer to pay for schools, roads, fire protection, police protection, and other local services.

What month are property taxes due in Colorado?

When are property taxes due? Taxes are billed in arrears; taxes assessed are due and payable January 1 of the following year. For example, 2020 taxes are assessed January 1, 2020, but are not due and payable until January 1, 2021. Property tax statements are mailed once a year in January.

What is Colorado property tax rate?

Colorado has some of the lowest residential property taxes in the country, with an average effective rate of just 0.49%. That gives the state the third-lowest rate in the U.S. It’s also well below the national average of 1.07%.

What makes my property value go up?

The law of supply and demand you learned in Economics 101 plays the most significant role in home value movements. Property values rise when a low supply of homes for sale meets strong buyer demand, as buyers compete in bidding wars to secure a home from the limited inventory.

What is the mill levy for Boulder County?

Mill Levy Example: The county tax rate is $13.98 in revenue needed for each $1,000 of assessed value.

What is considered personal property in Colorado?

Personal property is defined by the State of Colorado as equipment, machinery, furniture, security devices, household furnishings and signs which are used for the production of income or in the operation of a business. All personal property is taxable in Colorado unless exempted by statute.