Senior Property Tax Exemption
The Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions currently existing in the Colorado Revised Statues allows
for those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in actual value of their primary residence to be exempted from property
tax. Under the authority provided to the General Assembly by the Colorado Constitution, the exemption amount can be changed
or eliminated. In May 2010, Senate Bill 10-190 was adopted. The bill suspends the senior exemption benefit for tax years 2010
and 2011 (taxes payable in 2011 and 2012). Tax statements mailed in 2011 and 2012 for qualifying seniors will be for the
full tax amount. The disabled veteran exemption remains in place.
The Assessor's Office will continue to process new applications.
Disabled Veterans Exemption Amendment
The Disabled Veterans Exemption Amendment was passed November 2006. The amendment was an expansion to the senior property
tax exemption by including “qualifying disabled veterans”. Qualified disabled veterans will receive a 50% exemption on the
first $200,000 of actual value on their 2007 tax bill payable in 2008 for their primary residence.
The deadline for filing an application to the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Veterans Affairs
is July 1 of the year in which the exemption is requested.
For instructions, eligibility requirements and an application please visit the web site at:
http://www.dmva.state.co.us/viewpage.php?UGFnZUlEPTQz
Completed applications must be submitted to:
Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Division of Veterans Affairs
7465 E. 1st Ave., Suite C
Denver, CO 80230
Fax: 303-343-7238
Contact the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs at 303-343-1268 or Division of Property Taxation at 303-866-2371 for questions.
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