A special Qualified Senior Primary Residence Classification allows eligible property owners who moved or plan to move within the state to temporarily reinstate their senior property tax exemption for their new primary residence.

Seniors Can Apply for Primary Residence Tax Classification for 2025–2026

Colorado seniors have an exciting opportunity to save on property taxes for the upcoming years. A special Qualified Senior Primary Residence Classification allows eligible property owners who moved or plan to move within the state to temporarily reinstate their senior property tax exemption for their new primary residence.

PORTABILITY

For tax years 2025 and 2026, seniors who moved or plan to move within Colorado can take advantage of this classification to regain their exemption on a new home.

TAX SAVINGS

• 50% Exemption: Up to 50% of the first $200,000 in actual property value is not taxable.
• Savings Up to $400/Year: A practical way to reduce your property tax burden!

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify:

• Applicants must have qualified for and received the senior property tax exemption in 2020 or more recently.
• Applicants must meet the “owner-occupier” criteria, defined as:
• Being the owner of record for the property they occupy as their primary residence or
• Being the spouse or civil union partner of the owner of record.
• Limited exceptions to the owner-occupier requirement are detailed in the application.

APPLY TODAY!

• Deadline: March 15, 2025
• How to Apply: Visit the Colorado Division of Property Taxation website or contact your County Assessor's Office to access the application.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save! Ensure you apply before the deadline to secure your tax benefits.

For further questions or information about this email, please contact:

Jolene George, Delta County Assessor

Phone: 970-874-2127

Email: jgeorge@deltacountyco.gov

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