Senior Citizens in Colorado Property Tax Exemption
The senior property tax exemption is available to senior citizens and the surviving spouses of senior citizens. The state reimburses the local governments for the loss in revenue. When the State of Colorado’s budget allows, 50 percent of the first $200,000 of actual value of the qualified applicant’s primary residence is exempted.
Forms
Applications for the property tax exemption must be mailed or delivered to your county assessor's office. Applications should not be returned to the Division of Property Taxation. Applications sent to the incorrect address or agency may delay or cause problems with processing your application.
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- Senior Citizen Long Form Instructions (download)
- Senior Citizen Long Form Application (download)
- Senior Citizen Short Form Instructions (download)
- Senior Citizen Short Form Application (download)
Veteran with a Disability in Colorado Property Tax Exemption
The property tax exemption is available to qualifying disabled veterans and their surviving spouses as well as Gold Star spouses. For those who qualify, 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value of the veteran’s primary residence is exempt from taxation. The state reimburses the county treasurer for the lost revenue.
Forms
Applications for the property tax exemption must be mailed or delivered to your county assessor's office. Applications should not be returned to the Division of Property Taxation. Applications sent to the incorrect address or agency may delay or cause problems with processing your application.
Some links will download documents directly to your device. Please check your Downloads folder.
- Notice of Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens, Veterans with a Disability and Gold Star Spouses (download)
- Veteran with a Disability Application Instructions (download)
- Veteran with a Disability Application (download)
- Veteran with a Disability Surviving Spouse Application (download)
- Gold Star Spouse Form Instructions (download)
- Gold Star Spouse Form Application (download)