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Land & Improvements
- Colorado statutes define "Improvements" as: "Improvements" means all structures, buildings, fixtures, fences, and water rights erected upon or affixed to the land, whether or not title to such land has been acquired (per C.R.S. 39-1-102(7)).
- Your property was valued as it existed on January 1 of the current year. The "current year actual value" represents the actual value of your property. The tax notice you receive next January will be based on this value.
- An assessment percentage will be applied to the actual value of your property before property taxes are calculated.
- Property Taxes are determined by multiplying the total actual value times the appropriate assessment rate, to determine the assessed or taxable value. The assessed value is multiplied by the aggregate total mill levy to determine total property tax amounts. The Assessor's primary responsibility is to locate, identify, and value all of the taxable property in his jurisdiction.
- State law requires the Assessor to notify each owner of their Real Properties actual value by mailing a Notice of Valuation on or before May 1st.
Real Property Protests by Mail
If you choose to mail a written protest, you may elect to complete the protest form contained on the Notice of Valuation and mail (i.e. United States Postal Service, or courier service) it to the Assessor at:
P.O. Box 636
Fairplay, CO, 80440-0636
To preserve your right to protest, your mailed protest must be postmarked no later than June 8 of the current tax year. If the date for filing any documents fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day (per C.R.S. 39-1-120(3)).
To preserve your appeal rights, you may be required to prove that you have filed a timely appeal; therefore, we recommend all correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing.
Protests in Person
DROP OFF and IN PERSON INSTRUCTIONS: In-person protests can be filed at the office Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, May 1 thru June 8 of the current tax year. If the date for filing any documents fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day (per C.R.S. 39-1-120(3)).
856 Castello Avenue
Suite 2102
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
Protests Online
Appeal on-line through our Property Record Search page. Enter your parcel/schedule number (10-digit number, located in the upper left-hand area of the NOV) and click go. This will access your property record as the Assessor has it listed. Complete the on-line form, upload supporting documentation and press submit.
To preserve your right to protest, you must file your online or email appeal by Midnight on June 8 of the current tax year. If the date for filing any documents fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day (per C.R.S. 39-1-120(3)).
Deadline
After the aforementioned dates, your right to appeal in the current tax year is lost.
Assessor's Determination
By law, the Assessor must make a decision on your protest and mail a Notice of Determination notifying you of the decision on or before the last working day in June of the current tax year.
Appealing the Assessor's Decision
If you are not satisfied with the Assessor's determination, by law you must file a written appeal with the County Board of Equalization on or before July 15 of the current tax year.
For more information regarding 2025 real property appeals, contact the Park County Assessor's Office at
"Personal Property" means everything that is the subject of ownership and that is not included within the term "Real Property". "Personal Property" includes machinery, equipment, and other articles related to a commercial or industrial operation that are either affixed or not affixed to the Real property for proper utilization of such articles (per C.R.S. 39-1-102(11)).
State law normally requires the Assessor to notify each owner of Personal Property by mail on or before June 15th.
Personal Property Protests by Mail
If you choose to mail a written protest, you may elect to complete the protest form contained on the Notice of Valuation and mail (i.e. United States Postal Service, or courier service) it to the Assessor at:
P.O. Box 636
Fairplay, CO, 80440-0636
To preserve your right to protest, your mailed protest must be postmarked no later than June 30 of the current tax year. If the date for filing any documents fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day (per C.R.S. 39-1-120(3)).
To preserve your appeal rights, you may be required to prove that you have filed a timely appeal; therefore, we recommend all correspondence be mailed with proof of mailing.
Personal Property Protests in Person
If you choose to present oral or written objections to the Assessor in person, you may elect to complete the protest form contained on the Notice of Valuation (NOV). Our Office is located at:
Park County Combined Offices
856 Castello
Suite 2102
Fairplay, Colorado 80440
To preserve your right to protest, you must appear in the County Assessor's Office on or before June 30 of the current tax year. If the date for filing any documents fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, it shall be deemed timely filed if postmarked or received on the next business day (per C.R.S. 39-1-120(3)).
Personal Property Protests Online
Appeal on-line through our Property Record Search page. Enter your parcel/schedule number (10-digit number, located in the upper left-hand area of the NOV) and click go. This will access your property record as the Assessor has it listed. Complete the on-line form, upload supporting documentation and press submit.
To preserve your right to protest, you must file your online appeal by midnight June 30, 2024.
Deadline
After these dates, your right to appeal in 2025 is lost.
Assessor's Determination
By law, the Assessor must make a decision on your protest and mail a Notice of Determination notifying you of their decision. We anticipate mailing our decisions on or before July 15.
Appealing the Assessor's Decision
If you are not satisfied with the Assessor's determination, by law you must file a written appeal with the County Board of Equalization no later than July 20 of the current tax year.
If you do not agree with your property valuation, and do not exercise your administrative remedies at the Park County Assessor’s level, your right to object is limited.
When you receive your Notice of Valuation, please review it carefully. It is not a tax bill, but it represents the fair market value basis for the next calendar year's property tax amount. For example, the current year's tax roll value will be collected in the following year.
More Information
For more information regarding real property appeals, contact the Park County Assessor's Office at