Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption

The Colorado Constitution establishes a property tax exemption for qualifying senior citizens, surviving spouses of senior citizens who previously qualified, and for Disabled Veterans.

Deadline

The deadline for 2022 applications has passed. The Assessor’s Office can no longer accept applications for tax year 2022. To be added to our mailing list for 2023 applications please call our office or email AssessorSX@BoulderCounty.org. Please provide your property address or account number.

Effect on Taxes

• • The exemption goes into effect for tax year 2022.
  • The discount will first appear on the tax bill sent in January 2023.
  • The exemption remains in effect until a disqualifying event occurs*, such as:
    • Sale of property
    • Property is moved into a trust, LLC or other legal entity*, or
    • Surviving Spouse*, or
    • Home destroyed by a natural disaster*

* A Long Form application must be submitted in order to continue the exemption.

Exemption Amount

For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in actual value of their primary residence is exempted, for a maximum exemption amount of $100,000 in actual value. The State of Colorado pays the property taxes on the exempted value.

If you have any questions, please email AssessorSX@BoulderCounty.org.