The amount of taxes payable annually on a property is the result of the assessment process and the total mill levies for the taxing authorities that provide public services. The County Assessor establishes the value of all property for tax purposes. The taxing authorities use the assessed value to determine their mill levies. Information concerning the tax levy can be obtained by contacting the governing boards of the taxing entities. Please see the next section for a listing of some of the Larimer County taxing entities.
Taxes pay for local government services.
Improvements include all structures, buildings, fixtures, fences, and water rights. Personal Property is generally a portable or moveable item such as equipment or furniture used in the production of income. Program is available to senior citizens, whereby the State of Colorado pays the taxes on your residence and holds a lien on your property until it is sold, or changes are made to your qualifications. An individual must be 65 or older as of January 1st of the year claimed. Also, the Senior Citizens Property Tax Work-Off Program provides senior residents of Larimer County an opportunity to temporarily work for Larimer County and, in turn, reduce the burden of their property tax bills.