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Assessment Process
The assessment process involves setting standards for fair and equitable values, discovering and listing information about properties and determining property values.
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Overview
The assessment process involves setting standards for fair and equitable values, discovering and listing information about properties and determining property values.
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Information Collection During Assessment Process
The first step in the assessment process is to gather information on ownership, location, use, sales, building measurements, construction costs, rental income and other pertinent information.
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Agricultural Land Classification Guide
This is a general guide pertaining to agricultural land classification to help citizens understand some of the complexities of this subject.
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Mass Appraisal Valuation Documents
Discover documents important to the mass appraisal valuation process and selected reappraisal sales data.
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Abatement Petitions
It is possible to correct an erroneous valuation through the abatement process for up to two prior years. The procedure is similar to an appeal to the Board of Equalization, but can take several months.
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Abstract of Assessments
The following abstract of assessments, which show assessed values, mill levies and tax revenue for all Jefferson County taxing districts can be conveniently downloaded to your personal computer and printed.
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Property Assessment Audits
Colorado law requires all assessors to value property at a specific level and within certain uniformity standards. This provides equity in distribution of state school funding, local tax burden and assessments that cross county lines.