Ouray County
Ouray County, Colorado
541 4th Street
P.O. Box 665
Ouray, Colorado 81427
Tel: 970-325-4371
Fax: 970-325-4611
County Website: Ouray county
Assessor Website: Ouray county assessor
Ouray County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check assessor page: https://ouraycountyco.gov/139/Assessor for helpful documents needed.
- If you are dissatisfied with the assessor’s decision, you may appeal to the county board of equalization by July 15* for real property and by July 20* for personal property.
- Visit or call the office to apply an appeal.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Ouray county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Ouray county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Ouray 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. Ouray 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 Ouray 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 Ouray 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 Ouray 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 Ouray 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 Ouray county Colorado tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Ouray County
Homes in Ouray county have a median home value of $493,479.
Ouray county home values are ranked 7 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, Ouray county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~278%.
The median household income in Ouray county is $68,893.
Compared to the state of Colorado and the United States, Ouray 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.
Ouray county's population has grown from 2,295 in 1990 to 4,874 in 2020, an increase of 112% 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.
Ouray county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Colorado and the United States.
Ouray County Colorado Cities
Ouray, Ridgway
Ouray County Colorado Zipcodes
81427 / 81432 /
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