Colorado Senior Property Tax Exemption

Colorado Department of Revenue

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

Property tax exemption for Colorado homeowners age 65 or older who have owned and occupied their home for at least 10 consecutive years. Provides 50% reduction in actual value on the first $200,000 of residential property value.

Tax savings vary based on property value and mill levy; estimate assumes median home value

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • 50% exemption on first $200,000 of home value
  • For homeowners age 65+
  • Must have owned and occupied home 10 consecutive years
  • Apply through El Paso County Assessor
  • Significant annual property tax savings

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

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.

Steps to apply

  1. Confirm you are 65 or older on January 1 and have owned and occupied the home for at least 10 consecutive years.
  2. Get the Senior Property Tax Exemption Short Form from your county assessor or the Division of Property Taxation.
  3. Use the Long Form instead if you are a surviving spouse or qualify under an exception.
  4. Submit the completed form to your county assessor on or before July 15.
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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof of age (driver license or birth certificate).
  • Proof you have owned and occupied the home for at least 10 consecutive years.
  • Proof the home is your primary residence (where you are registered to vote).
  • The completed Short Form (or Long Form).
Download this checklist (PDF)

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 with El Paso County Assessor by July 1

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