The following information was compiled to help answer general questions about the tax valuation process.

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Actual Value of the Property

The State mandates that property is re-valued every two years (odd numbered years). Residential property is valued using the market approach to value. In this approach, the value of the subject property is based on an analysis of comparable sales. This is an estimate (mass valuation) without a home visit so occasionally is not accurate. For this valuation, the comparable properties must have sold between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Actual value is given to you in your notice of valuation by mail from the County Assessor.

Assessment Rate

For property that is classified residential, the current assessment rate is 7.15% of the actual value. The assessment rate for most other types of property, including commercial and commercial business personal property is 29% of the actual value.

Assessed Value

Multiplying the actual value by the appropriate assessment rate gives you the assessed value.

Tax Rate

Each year county commissioners, city councils, school boards, governing boards of special districts and the other taxing authorities determine the revenue needed and allowed under the law to provide for the following year.

Each taxing authority calculates a tax rate based on the revenue needed from property tax and the total assessed value of real and personal property located within the boundaries. The tax rate is often expressed as a mill levy. The mill levy is different in each area (varies by city, school district, water provider etc. etc.)

All of the tax rates of the various taxing entities providing services in your tax area are added together to form the total tax rate.

  • City Tax Rate
  • School District Tax Rate
  • Health District Tax Rate
  • Water and Sanitation Tax Rate
  • Pest Control District
  • Total Tax Rate

The assessor classifies and values property. The various taxing entities determine tax rates.

Example Calculation of Property Tax

Actual Value                                       $375,000

Residential Assessed Rate               X   .0715

Assessed Value                               $26,812.50

Tax Rate(Central Fort Collins)    X .091139

Taxes Due                                    $2,460.75

Notice of Valuation

Real Property Notices of Valuation are mailed by May 1st of each year.

Protest and Appeal Rights

If you disagree with the actual value or classification placed on your property, you may present oral or written objection to the assessor. Protests for real property must be postmarked by June 1st.

Helpful Contact Info

Larimer County

  • www.larimercounty.org/assessor
  • 970.498.7050

Weld County

  • www.weldgov.com/departments/assessor
  • 970.498.7050