El Paso County
El Paso County, Colorado
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road
Suite 2201
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Tel: 719-520-6202
Fax: 719-520-6635
County Website: El Paso county
Assessor Website: El Paso county assessor
El Paso County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Appeal on-line through our Property Record Search page.
- Enter your parcel/schedule number (10-digit number, located in the upper left-hand area of the NOV) and click go.
- Complete the on-line form, upload supporting documentation and press submit.
- Should you choose to appeal in writing, the back of your Notice of Valuation is the official Appeal Form. Appeals of your property value may be made by telephone, mail, walk-in, or fax.
- If you wish to file an appeal on more than one property, submit complete documentation individually for each property.
- Include as much supporting documentation as you can, stating why you believe your value is incorrect.
- The Official Appeal Period is May 1 - June 1
- The Assessor must consider any information presented by the taxpayer before deciding whether an adjustment in value is warranted.
- If you do not agree with the Assessors decision you may continue your appeal to the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) on or before July 15.
- If you are dissatisfied with the decision returned by the CBOE, you may continue your appeal to the Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA), District Court, or to the County Commissioners for Binding Arbitration within 30 days after receiving your decision letter.
URLs
- https://assessor.elpasoco.com/appeals-process-notice-valuation/
- https://property.spatialest.com/co/elpaso/#/
Here's how to lower your property taxes in El Paso county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the El Paso county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the El Paso 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. El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso county Colorado tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About El Paso County
Homes in El Paso county have a median home value of $300,309.
El Paso county home values are ranked 30 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, El Paso county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~130%.
The median household income in El Paso county is $71,517.
Compared to the state of Colorado and the United States, El Paso county's median household income is higher than the state of Colorado's average median household income of $60,865 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
El Paso county's population has grown from 397,014 in 1990 to 730,395 in 2020, an increase of 84% 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.
El Paso county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Colorado and the United States.
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