Lake County
Lake County, Colorado
505 Harrison Avenue
P.O. Box 28
Leadville, Colorado 80461
Tel: 719-486-4110
County Website: Lake county
Assessor Website: Lake county assessor
Lake County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Review all of the information on the assessment notice.
- Visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov to review assessment information including property characteristics, comparable property information, and the e-filing process.
- Discuss any questions on your assessment value or property information with your township assessor’s office.
- If an assessment appeal is in order, prepare evidence by using the Lake County Comparable Grid at assessor.lakecountyil.gov, and other materials such as appraisals, or sales documents.
- Complete an assessment appeal form (by paper, or electronically using the e-filing system) and submit with supporting evidence to the Board of Review by the prescribed deadline.
- You can attend the hearing in person, by telephone, or submit case materials and ask the Board of Review to decide the case based on the evidence provided. Most cases can be resolved without in-person or telephone hearing. Particularly cases based upon a recent purchase of a subject property, or those based upon an appraisal provided by an Illinois licensed provider.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lake county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lake county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lake 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. Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake county Colorado tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lake County
Homes in Lake county have a median home value of $264,473.
Lake county home values are ranked 32 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, Lake county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~102%.
The median household income in Lake county is $65,858.
Compared to the state of Colorado and the United States, Lake 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.
Lake county's population has grown from 6,007 in 1990 to 7,436 in 2020, an increase of 24% 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.
Lake county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Colorado and the United States.
Lake County Colorado Cities
Leadville, Twin Lakes
Lake County Colorado Zipcodes
80461 / 81251 /
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