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San Miguel County assessor: 2025 notices of value mailed; appeals process and tax‑relief options explained
Summary
Assessor Sarah Enders told the board that county property owners should have received May 1 notices of value reflecting the state-mandated two‑year revaluation cycle; she explained appeal steps, senior and veteran exemptions and property‑tax deferral and work‑off programs.
San Miguel County Assessor Sarah Enders told the county board on May 1 that notices of value were mailed May 1 as part of the state’s statutory two‑year revaluation and that property owners should review the notices carefully.
Enders said values reflect market conditions as of June 30 of the prior year and are derived from sales and data from the two years before that date. She described the appeals process: owners who disagree with their value should submit documentation and can request appointments, site visits or an in‑person hearing. Her office will accept comparable sales data, photos and valuations submitted by taxpayers.
Enders also summarized programs that may reduce tax bills for eligible owners: - Senior exemption: homeowners age 65 or older (with at least 10 years of primary residence) may qualify for an exemption that excludes part of the first $200,000 in actual value from taxation. (State criteria apply.) - Disabled‑veteran and Gold Star spouse exemptions: separate eligibility and application requirements apply. - Property tax deferral: the state treasurer’s deferral program may be available where tax increases exceed program thresholds; deferral must be repaid on sale or transfer. - County work‑off program: a property‑tax work exchange allows qualified residents to perform county work (up to an hourly cap) in lieu of payment.
Enders said taxes are calculated after mill levies and special district budgets are certified later in the year, so the notice is not a tax bill. She encouraged owners to contact the assessor’s office for appointments or additional information.
