2025/2026 Increased Values

Under Colorado law, county assessor offices throughout the State conduct a complete revaluation of all properties in their county every two years. The previous valuations were based on a June 30, 2022, level of value. These valuations used market sales data from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022. The new 2025 valuations are based on a June 30, 2024, level of value and were established using market sales data from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. These new valuations will be used for tax years 2025 and 2026 (payable in 2026 and 2027 respectively).  Any sales transactions occurring after June 30, 2024, cannot be used or considered until the next reappraisal in 2027. The Colorado legislature sets the appraisal date, the market sales data collection period, and the annual calendar for the assessment process. 

Property owners in most of Colorado can expect valuation increases when they receive their 2025 Notice of Valuation on or about May 1, including Clear Creek County.  Over the past two years, a strong demand for real estate have contributed to the valuation increases. 

The actual prior value listed on the 2025 Notice of Valuations included a value exemption of $55,000 per residential property and $30,000 per improved commercial property for tax year 2023/2024. There is no valuation exemption in 2025 with taxes due in 2026. 

Property owners have recourse through exemptions for those who qualify, and protests. The protest deadline is June 8 this year. There are exemptions for seniors, disabled veterans and gold star spouses. See the Assessor's website for additional information.

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Tax calculations also take mill levies into account. Mill levies are established by the county commissioners, school districts, and the boards of the various taxing entities such as municipalities, fire, recreation, library ,etc. 

Our website has more information regarding protests and allows people to search and view details and characteristics of individual properties, as well as research comparable sales.  

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For questions about your property value, please call (303) 679-2322, or email dgee@clearcreekcounty.us.