Arapahoe County Assessor / Colorado State
Provides a 50% exemption on the first $200,000 of actual value of a primary residence for qualifying seniors 65+ who have lived in Colorado for 10 consecutive years. Reduces property tax burden for long-time senior residents.
Exemption reduces assessed value by 50% on first $200k
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Form to file: Senior Property Tax Exemption Short Form (or Long Form)
Colorado exempts 50 percent of the first 200,000 dollars of a qualifying senior's home value from property tax. You must be 65 or older on January 1 and have owned and lived in the home as your primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years. You file a Short Form (or Long Form for surviving spouses and exceptions) with your county assessor.
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Apply by July 1 for current tax year
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