Dolores County
Dolores County, Colorado
409 N. Main Street
Dove Creek, Colorado 81324
Tel: 970-677-2385
Fax: 970-677-3068
County Website: Dolores county
Assessor Website: Dolores county assessor
Dolores County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you disagree with the actual value or classification placed on your property, you may present oral or written objections to the Assessor. Protests for real property must be postmarked or delivered to the Assessor on or before May 31. Instructions for protesting are on the back of your Notice of Value.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Dolores county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Dolores county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Dolores county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Dolores county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Dolores county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Dolores county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Dolores county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Dolores county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Dolores county Colorado tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Dolores County
Homes in Dolores county have a median home value of $172,984.
Dolores county home values are ranked 46 out of 64 counties in the state of Colorado for median home price. The average median home value in Colorado is $258,043. Bent county has the lowest median price at $82,317. Pitkin county has the highest median price at $716,637.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Dolores county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~32%.
The median household income in Dolores county is $56,786.
Compared to the state of Colorado and the United States, Dolores county's median household income is lower than the state of Colorado's average median household income of $60,865 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Dolores county's population has grown from 1,504 in 1990 to 2,326 in 2020, an increase of 55% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Colorado's population has grown from 3,294,473 in 1990 to 5,773,714 in 2020, an increase of 75% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Dolores county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Colorado and greater than the population change for United States.
Dolores County Colorado Cities
Cahone, Dove Creek, Rico
Dolores County Colorado Zipcodes
81320 / 81324 / 81332 /
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