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1. How are taxes determined?

Property taxes are figured by multiplying the assessed value of your property (as determined by the assessor’s office) by the mill levy which is set by the various taxing entities. The Treasurer’s Office collects these taxes and distributes the monies to the taxing entities. Remember: Taxes due are for the previous year.

2. Payment – When? Where? How?

You have a choice of paying your property taxes in one payment or two. If you choose to pay in one payment, that payment is due by April 30th. If you choose to pay in two payments, the first half is due by the last day of February and the second half is due by June 15th. You may pay in person at the Treasurer’s Office located at 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, in Delta or at the County Annex Building, 196 W. Hotchkiss Avenue, Hotchkiss, or you may mail your payment to the Delta County Treasurer, 501 Palmer Street, Suite 202, Delta, CO 81416. United States Postal Service postmark is accepted for payment deadlines. We accept cash, checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, or certified funds. Be aware, however, that correct change may not always be available at the County Annex Building. Credit card or e-check payment may be made through Official Payments Corp. at 1-800-272-9829 or visit www.officialpayments.com. Use jurisdiction code 1609. A convenience processing fee applies.

3. What if I am late in paying my taxes?

By state statute, there is a 1% late fee charged for each month the property taxes are late. The first week of September, manufactured home and personal property taxes that are unpaid shall be advertised in the local newspaper. Unpaid real estate taxes will be advertised in September/October for three consecutive weeks. Taxes that remain unpaid are subject to sale at the property tax lien sale, which is generally held the first week of November.

Note: There are additional fees added to your tax bill if your property is advertised. Mobile homes and personal property are also subject to a distraint notice which means the property cannot be moved until the taxes are paid. Manufactured homes and personal property are also subject to a distraint notice, which shall be posted at/on the delinquent property. This notification defines the delinquent property, the amount due, and payment instructions. Distrained property shall not be moved or sold until the taxes are paid. The distraint posting will also generate additional fees which shall be included as "Fees" on the posted notice.

4. Do I lose my property if it goes through tax sale?

If the investor who purchased the tax lien at the annual tax lien sale holds that lien for three years following the date of purchase, they are eligible to apply for a Treasurer's Deed. If a Treasurer's Deed is issued, you will lose the ownership of your property. The Treasurer's Office does its due diligence to contact property owners during the Treasurer's Deed process. You have the right to redeem the tax lien on your property at any time after the sale until a Treasurer's Deed is issued.

Note: Manufactured homes that are located on property that is not owned by the manufactured home owner shall be eligible for a Treasurer's Deed after one year.

5. What if I do not receive a bill?

You are still responsible for paying your taxes. If you do not receive a tax notice by January 31, please contact the Treasurer's Office, and a duplicate bill will be sent to you. There could be several reasons for not receiving a tax bill: If you have moved and have not notified the County of this, or if you have recently purchased the property. You should notify the Assessor’s Office of a change of address.