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1. When are my property taxes due and payable?

Property taxes are due January 1 for the previous year. Payment may be paid in two equal installments or in one full installment.

Half Payment Option - 1st Payment Due February 28 - 2nd Payment Due June 15th 

Whole Payment Option - Payment Due April 30th. 

Interest on late payment is collected at 1% per month.

2. If I am unable to pay what is due, can I pay what I can?

Only half or full payment will be accepted. Partial payments are not accepted.

3. Can I use my credit card for payment?

Yes. Credit Card and Debit Card payments are accepted in person and by telephone, there is a 2.95% transaction fee associated with using a credit or debit card.

Please note that foreign currency is not accepted.

4. What is the Treasurer's administration fee?

Any tax amount less than $10 is subject to a Treasurer's Administration Fee of $5 as authorized by Colorado State Statute 30-1-102(3). Because the tax amount is split many ways, Rio Blanco County receives a small percent. The Treasurer's Administration Fee helps recover the costs of the tax notice paper, postage, printing, etc. The $5 administration fee becomes part of the total amount due.

5. Why am I getting a tax notice if my mortgage company pays the taxes?

Colorado revised statutes mandate that the Treasurer mail the property tax notice to the owner of record as their name and address are listed on the tax roll certified by the County Assessor. Therefore, your mortgage company does not receive a copy of the property tax notice. Most mortgage companies acquire tax amounts for the accounts they service. However, if you feel your mortgage company requires a property tax notice, simply send them a photocopy of your notice.

6. I didn't realize my mortgage company pays the taxes. I sent a payment to the Treasurer's office. What happens now?

The Treasurer will process the first payment received and return the subsequent payment to the paying party. The Treasurer does not hold or apply additional monies.