Pitkin County - Assessor - Taxpayer Calendar

Taxpayer Calendar

January 1

All taxable property is listed and valued based on its status as of this date for the following year's tax roll.

February 28

First half of taxes must be received (if paid in installments).

By April 15

All personal property (equipment and furnishings) must be listed on a Declaration Schedule and returned to the Assessor to avoid penalties.

By April 30

Taxes must be received (if paid in whole).

By May 1

Taxpayer is notified of valuation of real estate.

May 1 - June 1

Assessor hears protests to real estate valuations.

By June 15

Taxpayer is notified of personal property valuations.

By June 15

Second half of taxes must be received ( if paid in installments ).

June 15 - July 5

Assessor hears protests to personal property valuations.

By July 15

Senior Property Tax Exemption form must be completed and returned to the Assessor.

July 15 - August 5

County Board of Equalization hears appeals for real and personal property valuations.

By August 25

Valuations are certified to each of the taxing entities in the county.

By December 15

Taxing entities certify levies to the Board of County Commissioners.

By December 22

Board of County Commissioners certify tax levies.