CO · No general homestead exemption
Colorado homestead exemption
Colorado has no homestead exemption for all homeowners.
- Main exemption
- No general exemption
- Filing deadline
- July 15
- Own and live there by
- January 1
- Renewal
- Not in our data
- Where to file
- County assessor
Colorado has no homestead exemption for all homeowners. Seniors 65+ who have owned and lived in their home for at least 10 straight years can exempt 50% of the first $200,000 of its actual value, and 100% disabled veterans and Gold Star spouses can get an exemption too. Apply with your county assessor by July 15 (seniors) or July 1 (veterans).
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How much the Colorado exemption is worth
Colorado has no general homestead exemption for all homeowners. The relief that does exist is described below.
Who qualifies
- Senior exemption: 65 or older on January 1, and you or your spouse owned and lived in the home as your primary residence for 10 straight years before January 1
- Veteran exemption: honorably discharged with a 100% permanent service-connected rating or individual unemployability, owning and living in the home on January 1
- Unremarried surviving spouses of qualified seniors or veterans may apply
Deadline and renewal
Senior applications are accepted January 1 to July 15; veteran and Gold Star applications January 1 to July 1. Late applications are accepted until August 15 (seniors) or August 1 (veterans), but lose appeal rights if denied.
If you missed the deadline
Senior applications filed July 16 to August 15, and veteran applications filed July 2 to August 1, are still accepted but get no appeal rights if denied. Source.
Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners
| Who | Program | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | Senior Property Tax Exemption (65+) | Not in our data | Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of the home's actual value for seniors 65+ who have owned and occupied it for 10 consecutive years. Use the Short Form, or the Long Form for surviving spouses and allowed ownership exceptions. Source |
| Seniors | Senior Primary Residence Classification (2025–2026) | Not in our data | Seniors who got the senior exemption at a previous home in 2020 or later but no longer qualify after moving can apply for this classification in 2025 and 2026. Apply January 1 to March 15 (late deadline July 15). Source |
| Veterans | Exemption for veterans with a disability | Not in our data | Honorably discharged veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability rating or individual unemployability can claim it on the home they own and occupy. Apply by July 1. Source |
| Surviving spouses | Gold Star spouse exemption | Not in our data | Spouses awarded Gold Star status by the VA, whose service member died in the line of duty or from a service-related condition, can claim it on the home they own and occupy. Source |
Law: Colo. Const. art. X, §3.5; C.R.S. §39-3-201 et seq.
Colorado county guides
Local offices, online filing links and local amounts for 5 counties, largest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Colorado senior exemption save?
It exempts half of the first $200,000 of your home's actual value, so up to $100,000 of value is not taxed.
I moved after getting the senior exemption. Do I lose it?
For 2025 and 2026, you may qualify for the Senior Primary Residence Classification instead. Apply with your county assessor by March 15.
When is the homestead exemption deadline in Colorado?
Senior applications are accepted January 1 to July 15; veteran and Gold Star applications January 1 to July 1. Late applications are accepted until August 15 (seniors) or August 1 (veterans), but lose appeal rights if denied.
Sources
- Senior Property Tax Exemption · Colorado Division of Property Taxation
- Veteran with a Disability and Gold Star Exemptions · Colorado Division of Property Taxation
- Senior Primary Residence Classification · Colorado Division of Property Taxation
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