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Senior Exemptions

The partial tax exemption for senior citizens was created for qualifying seniors as well as the surviving spouses of seniors who previously qualified. As of  January 1st  the taxpayer must be 65 years or older and must be the property owner of record and must have been so for at least 10 consecutive years as his or her primary residence.

The exemption reduces the actual taxable value of qualified residential property by 50 percent of the 1st $200,000 of taxable value. The state is responsible for reimbursing local taxing entities for lost revenue. Once approved, the exemption remains in place until there is a change in ownership.

An applicant or married couple can apply for the exemption on only one property. That property must be his or her primary residence. Married couples and individuals who apply for the exemption on multiple properties will be denied the exemption on all properties.

The application deadline for the Senior Exemption is July 15. Applications are accepted from January 1 through July 15 for the current year. Future year applications cannot be considered or approved. Applications are available below.

Qualified Senior Primary Residential Exemption

A qualified senior primary residential exemption, also known as the portable senior exemption, is available for tax years 2025 and 2026. The applicant must have previously qualified for, and received, the senior property tax exemption in property tax year 2020 or later but are not currently receiving it.

The application deadline for the Qualified Senior Primary Residential Exemption is March 15. Applications are accepted from January 1 through March 15 for the current year. Future year applications cannot be considered or approved. Applications are available below.

Senior Housing Income Tax Credit

Income-qualified seniors may claim a refundable housing tax credit on their 2024 Colorado income tax return. Anyone who claims the Senior Property Tax Exemption for 2024 does not qualify for the credit. The credit is allowed to qualifying seniors who meet age and income requirements and who have not claimed a property tax exemption. Qualifying seniors may claim the credit on their Colorado Individual Income Tax Return (DR 0104). See additional information below.

Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens in Colorado

Click here for a brochure explaining eligibility requirements and filing deadlines for property tax exemptions for Senior Citizens.

Senior Exemption Short Form

Taxpayers 65 years and older as of January 1st, who have owned their property for at least 10 consecutive years and occupy the property as their primary residence.
Click here for application  |  Click here for instructions

Senior Exemption Long Form

Senior Exemption Application form for applicants confined to a nursing home, surviving spouses or whose property is owned by a trust or corporation.
Click here for application  |  Click here for instructions

Qualified Senior Primary Residential Exemption Form
aka Portable Senior Exemption

Available for tax years 2025 and 2026. The applicant must have previously qualified for, and received, the senior property tax exemption in property tax year 2020 or later but are not currently receiving it.
Click here for application  |  Click here for instructions

Senior Housing Income Tax Credit

If you’re an older adult (65 or older) and not participating in the Senior Property Tax Exemption Program, you may qualify for the Income-Qualified Senior Housing Income Tax Credit. This credit has been reinstated for tax 2024.
Income-Qualified Senior Housing Tax Credit