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506 E. Main Street

Ste. 202

Aspen, CO  81611

 Phone: (970) 920-5160
   Fax:     (970) 920-5174
 
Hours:  8 - 5 (M-Th), F 8 - 4

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Assessor

Highlights:

 

*  2011 and 2012 values are reflective of the market as of our appraisal date: June 30, 2010.  Nothing after this date can be considered.

 

*  2011/2012 values are available on our database page:  www.pitkinassessor.org

 

 

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*  Abatement forms for 2010 values:  http://dola.colorado.gov/dpt/forms/index.htm

*  Tax information will no longer be on our PitkinAssessor.org website.  See www.aspenpitkin.com/taxes for tax info or call the Treasurer at 970-920-5170. 


*  2007 Newsletter:  Understanding your Property Taxes

*  2009 Newsletter:  Explanation of Property Re-valuations

*  Watch the Assessor on the Jerry Bovino Show talking about property values and taxes

 

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Assessor Responsibilities

  • Discover, list, classify, and value all taxable real and personal property within the jurisdiction of Pitkin County according to the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes. 

 

  • Determine the "actual value" of all real and personal property on the assessment date of January 1st of each year. 

 

  • Determine a fair and equitable value based on the market.

 

  • All property, except that specifically exempt by law, is subject to taxation and it is the duty of the owner to see that it is listed with the Assessor.

 

  • The Assessor’s office does not collect money for taxes.  That is the job of the County Treasurer.

Setting Property Tax Bills 

  • The Assessor does not set the amount of property taxes. 

 

  • The tax levies (which determine property tax bills) are set by the tax levying boards of the college, school, county, city, fire, metropolitan, water, and sanitation districts.

 

  • The time to discuss the budgets and levies requested is during the fall at their budget hearings.