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1. How do I estimate my taxes?

The taxable value (assessed value) of your property is a percentage of its actual value. For 2022-2023, those percentages are as follows:

Type of Property		Assessment Rate
		Tax Year 2022	Tax Year 2023
Non-residential	Hotels, motels and B&Bs - 'lodging properties'	29%	27.9%
	Renewable Energy Production	26.4% (returns to 29% in 2024)	26.4%
	Agricultural Property	26.4% (returns to 29% in 2024)	26.4%
	Commercial, Vacant, Industry	29%	27.9%
	Oil & Gas	87.5%	87.5%
Residential	Multi-family housing (i.e. apartments)	6.80%	6.765%
	All other residential property	6.95%	6.765%

The State Legislature is responsible for setting these percentages.

Follow these simple steps to compute your taxes:

1. Actual Value X Assessment Rate = Assessed Value

2. Assessed Value X Mill Levy = Estimated Taxes

OR Actual Value X Assessment Rate X Mill Levy = Estimated Taxes

For Instance: The Actual Value of your improved residential property in the Town of Telluride is: $400,000. The residential assessment rate is x .0695. So, your Assessed Value is: $27,800. The Mill Levy of your Tax Area is: x .044604. So, your estimated taxes are: $1,239.99.

2. How do I find out what my Tax Area is?

You can find your tax area by searching your property on the San Miguel County Advanced Viewer or the Assessor's Property Information Online. You can also view this generalized tax areas map (PDF). 

3. How do I find out what the Mill Levy is for the location of my property?

You find your current Mill Levy by looking at right hand side of the current

Mill Levy Chart (PDF)

4. By whom are the Mill Levies set and when are they set?

Mill Levies are set by special taxing districts or authorities such as school districts, recreational districts, hospital districts, fire protection and water districts. These special districts finalize their budget and set their individual levies early in December. By mid-December, the Board of County Commissioners approve these levies.

5. To whom do I pay my taxes?

Taxes are paid to the San Miguel County Treasurer. Checks can be mailed to: P. O. Box 488, Telluride, Colorado 81435, or you may pay online at San Miguel County Treasurer: Pay Online.

6. I have a question about my taxes. Who do I call?

Questions regarding your tax notice can be answered by the San Miguel County Treasurer’s Office. Their number is: 970-728-4451.

7. When do I get my tax bill?

Tax bills are sent out no later than the last business day of January of each year. For questions concerning your tax bill or payment, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 970-728-4451.

8. What’s the deadline for paying my taxes?

Full payment of taxes can be made by April 30, or half payments can be made by February 28 and June 15. For questions concerning your taxes, please call the Treasurer’s Office at 970-728-4451.