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Gilpin County, Colorado

203 Eureka Street, 1st Floor P.O. Box 338,
Central City, Colorado 80427

Tel: 303-582-5451
Fax: 303-565-1796

County Website: Gilpin county
Assessor Website: Gilpin county assessor

Gilpin County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Check the assessor's page for FAQs: https://gilpincounty.colorado.gov/elected-officials/assessor
Check this document for understanding property taxes: https://dolocnty.colorado.gov/sites/dolocnty/files/documents/Understanding-Property-Taxes-in-Colorado.pdf
Call the office to apply an appeal

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Gilpin county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Gilpin county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Gilpin 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. Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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 Gilpin county Colorado tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Gilpin County

Homes in Gilpin county have a median home value of $385,396.

Gilpin county home values are ranked 17 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, Gilpin county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~195%.

Colorado Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Gilpin county is $90,547.

Compared to the state of Colorado and the United States, Gilpin 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.

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Gilpin county's population has grown from 3,070 in 1990 to 5,808 in 2020, an increase of 89% 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.

Gilpin county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Colorado and the United States.

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Gilpin County Colorado Cities

Black Hawk, Central City, Rollinsville

Gilpin County Colorado Zipcodes

80422 / 80427 / 80474 /

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