El Paso County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Search El Paso County Parcels, Assessed Values, Sales and Tax Records

El Paso County property information is divided among three offices. The Assessor discovers, lists, classifies and values real and personal property. The Treasurer sends tax statements, accepts payments, maintains delinquent-tax records and issues Certificates of Taxes Due. The Clerk and Recorder preserves deeds, liens, plats, releases and other recorded documents.

This guide shows how to search by owner name, address or 10-digit parcel and schedule number; how to interpret actual value, assessed value and mill levy; how the 2025–2026 reappraisal cycle works; how to pay a delinquent 2025 tax bill in August 2026; and what to do when ownership, acreage, improvements, agricultural classification or business property information appears incorrect.

Search owner, address or parcel and schedule number
Decode actual value, assessment rate and mill levy
Connect Assessor, Treasurer and recorded documents
Handle appeals, abatements, exemptions and liens
Search Assessor Parcels Open Community Tool Search Tax Records Search Deeds and Liens
County Assessor Mark Flutcher
Assessor phone 719-520-6600
Treasurer phone 719-520-7900
Recording phone 719-520-6200
Editorial verification August 6, 2026
Current August 2026 action position

El Paso County Property and Tax Status for 2026

The normal 2026 Assessor and County Board appeal deadlines have passed. Real-property objections to the Assessor were due June 8, 2026, and personal-property objections were due June 30. County Board of Equalization appeals were due July 15 for real property and July 20 for personal property.
Timely County Board appeal filed Hearings and decisions continue through the statutory Board process. A final written decision is mailed after the hearing.
2025 taxes still unpaid The first-half, full-payment and second-half deadlines have passed. Use the live Treasurer account for current tax, interest and charges.
2026 value concern discovered late Review whether an abatement petition, classification correction or another statutory remedy applies. A late market-value disagreement does not automatically reopen the ordinary protest period.
2026 value basis: Values established during the 2025 reappraisal generally remain in effect for tax year 2026 unless the property experienced a change in value, use, classification, new construction or another qualifying event.
Choose the correct county office

Assessor, Treasurer and Clerk & Recorder Handle Different Records

El Paso County Assessor

  • Owner, parcel and schedule records
  • Actual and assessed values
  • Land, buildings and property use
  • Residential, commercial and agricultural classification
  • Real and personal-property appeals
  • Senior, veteran and related exemptions

El Paso County Treasurer

  • Current and delinquent tax statements
  • Full and half-payment options
  • Online, mail and counter payments
  • Monthly prepayment program
  • Tax liens and redemption information
  • Certificates of Taxes Due

Clerk & Recorder

  • Deeds and assignments
  • Deeds of trust and releases
  • Liens, judgments and notices
  • Subdivision plats and maps
  • Official and certified copies
  • Free recording-notification service
Important distinction: A Notice of Valuation is not a tax bill. The Assessor sets actual and assessed values, taxing authorities adopt mill levies, and the Treasurer calculates and collects the resulting tax.
Colorado versus Arizona: Colorado uses actual value, assessment rates and mill levies. Arizona commonly uses Full Cash Value, Limited Property Value and legal classifications. See the existing Maricopa County Assessor property-search guide for a practical comparison.

Choose the El Paso County Property Task You Need

Find a parcel or owner record Search the Assessor by owner name, property address or parcel and schedule number.
Review actual and assessed value Compare value, classification, assessment rate, land, improvements and sales.
Find or pay a tax statement Take the verified schedule number to the Treasurer portal and review every unpaid installment.
Correct property information Gather deeds, photographs, plans, permits, agricultural documents or other issue-specific evidence.
Find a deed, lien or release Use the Clerk and Recorder’s public-record search and compare names, dates and document numbers.
Apply for property-tax relief Review senior, qualifying veteran, surviving-spouse, Gold Star and state deferral programs.

Jump to Your El Paso County Property Task

El Paso County Property Search Field Decoder

Tax schedule number Use the 10-digit number printed near the top of the Notice of Valuation or tax statement. 10-digit schedule
Owner name Search the current owner, prior owner, trust or business. Remove punctuation if an exact match fails. SMITH JOHN
Property address Use the physical location rather than the owner’s mailing address. 1675 W GARDEN
Parcel identifier Use the parcel ID shown in the Assessor record, GIS data or related county document. Parcel ID
Legal description Compare lot, block, subdivision or section-township-range information after opening the parcel. LOT / BLK / SEC
Map location Use the map to confirm position, tax district and adjoining parcels, but not as a substitute for a survey. GIS context
Schedule number versus legal description: The schedule number is a tax and assessment identifier. An abbreviated Assessor description may not contain the full legal description required for title or boundary work.
What to review after opening a parcel

El Paso County Property Record Information Map

Record field What it means What to check
Owner Name appearing on the Assessor’s ownership record. Compare with the recorded deed and ownership date.
Actual value Estimated market value established under Colorado appraisal law. Property class, base period, sales and condition.
Assessed value Actual value multiplied by the applicable assessment rate. Correct actual value, class and rate.
Property class Residential, commercial, vacant, agricultural or another statutory class. Actual use and applicable assessment rules.
Land Acreage, site information and land-value components. Area, access, topography, use and classification.
Improvements Buildings and other additions to the land. Living area, year built, quality, condition and additions.
Sales Recorded or confirmed transfer information used for research. Date, price, validity and comparability.
Tax districts School, city, county, fire, metro and other taxing entities. Correct district boundaries and mill levies.
Legal description Tax-record description used to identify the parcel. Compare with deed, plat and survey for legal work.

Six Fields to Match Before Using an El Paso County Record

Schedule number Match all 10 digits.
Owner Check current and prior name.
Property address Confirm physical location.
Legal description Compare lot or sectional data.
Property class Confirm actual use.
Value year Match notice and tax cycle.
Do not pay or appeal by address alone: A single location can involve several schedules, condominium units, mobile-home accounts, business personal property or separately assessed tracts.
Countywide trends and parcel mapping

How to Use El Paso County Community, Sales and GIS Tools

Community Overview Review assessment, sales, census, permits, area statistics and satellite-map context. Parcel and Sale Data Download monthly sales reports, reappraisal sales and certification-of-value data. GIS and Parcel Numbering Review legal-description systems, parcel numbering and mapping guidance.
Open the subject parcel first. Copy the schedule number and confirm property class, neighborhood and physical characteristics.
Use the Community tool for broad context. Review neighborhood, sales and permit patterns rather than comparing one parcel in isolation.
Use monthly sales files for targeted research. Select single-family, mobile-home, agricultural, vacant-land, commercial, multifamily or another appropriate category.
Match the applicable data-gathering period. For 2025 and 2026 residential values, focus first on sales from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Compare similar property characteristics. Location, size, age, quality, condition, land, use and amenities can explain value differences.
Do not use the tax map as a survey. Use a deed, recorded plat and licensed surveyor when legal boundaries matter.
Official-copy warning: Online Assessor data is updated regularly but can change. Obtain an official copy from the Assessor when the record will be used in a legal or formal proceeding.

How El Paso County Actual Value Becomes a Property-Tax Bill

Actual value The Assessor’s estimate of market value using the legally applicable appraisal approach.
Residential property is valued through the market approach.
Assessment rate A statutory percentage based on property classification.
The rate is not the same as the mill levy.
Assessed value Actual value multiplied by the applicable assessment rate.
This is the value used with the mill levy.
Property tax Assessed value multiplied by total mills and divided by 1,000.
The Treasurer bills the calculated amount.
Actual value Assessor’s market-value estimate for the correct assessment year.
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Assessment rate Percentage assigned to the property’s statutory class.
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Assessed value Amount multiplied by the combined mill levy to calculate tax.
Final levy formula: Assessed value × total mill levy ÷ 1,000 = estimated property tax before credits, special assessments or other adjustments.
Residential property 6.8%
Published El Paso County assessment rate for 2026.
Commercial property 25%
Published non-residential commercial assessment rate for 2026.
Vacant land 26%
Published vacant-land assessment rate for 2026.
Do not compare tax bills using market value alone: Property class, assessment rate, district combination, mill levy, exemption and special assessment can all change the result.
Colorado biennial reappraisal system

What the 2025–2026 El Paso County Value Cycle Means

Odd-numbered reappraisal year Colorado reappraises real property in odd-numbered years. New values were established during 2025.
Even-numbered intervening year The 2025 value generally remains for 2026 unless a qualifying change affected value, use or classification.
Base and sales period The 2025–2026 data-gathering period runs from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, subject to statutory extension when necessary.
Assessment date Property ownership, use and taxable status are reviewed as of January 1.
Real-property notice Notices are mailed in reappraisal years and for qualifying intervening-year changes.
2026 real protest deadline Final date for real-property objections to the Assessor in the 2026 cycle.
Personal-property notice Business and other taxable personal-property notices are mailed.
Personal protest deadline Final date for personal-property objections to the Assessor.
Tax statement Values certified through 2026 are reflected in tax bills payable the following year.
Notice of Valuation is not a tax bill: It explains value and appeal rights. The tax statement arrives later after values are certified and taxing authorities set mill levies.
2026 Assessor and County Board process

How El Paso County Property Value Appeals Work

Review notice Confirm value, class and parcel data.
Gather evidence Use sales, appraisal, photos and corrections.
File with Assessor Submit by the applicable June deadline.
Read determination Review the Assessor’s written decision.
Appeal to CBOE File by the real or personal-property deadline.
2026 deadlines: Real-property objections to the Assessor were due June 8; personal-property objections were due June 30. County Board appeals were due July 15 for real property and July 20 for personal property.
Residential appeal evidence Comparable sales, recent appraisal, photographs, condition evidence and corrected property characteristics.
Commercial appeal evidence Sales, cost, income, occupancy, expenses, capitalization and property-specific operating information.
Land appeal evidence Access, topography, utilities, use, agricultural qualification and comparable land sales.

Appeal evidence checklist

  • Notice of Valuation
  • Correct parcel and schedule number
  • Assessor property record
  • Comparable sales from the proper study period
  • Independent appraisal when available
  • Photographs of condition or damage
  • Repair estimates or cost documentation
  • Written explanation of requested value
Separate parcel rule: When appealing several properties, submit a complete filing and supporting documentation for each separate parcel, even when the same evidence applies.
“I am reviewing schedule number __________ for assessment year __________. The county shows actual value __________ and classification __________. My supported value or correction is __________. Please confirm the correct appeal stage and deadline.”
Read Assessor Appeal Guidance Review reappraisal, notice, evidence and Assessor protest instructions. Read County Board Appeal Guidance Review 2026 Board deadlines, hearings and further appeal routes.
After the ordinary protest period

What Can Still Be Corrected After an El Paso County Appeal Deadline?

Problem Possible route Important limit
Value simply seems too high Ordinary protest and appeal process. A missed deadline is not automatically reopened.
Property characteristics are wrong Assessor review, appeal or qualifying abatement request. Provide issue-specific proof and correct year.
Wrong classification Classification review, appeal or statutory correction. Actual use controls; zoning alone may not determine class.
Prior-year tax overpaid because of value error Petition for Abatement when statutory requirements are met. An abatement is not available for every late disagreement.
County Board decision received Board of Assessment Appeals, District Court or binding arbitration. Generally file within 30 days after the County Board decision is mailed.
Tax statement is wrong after approved change Assessor correction followed by Treasurer account update. Allow certification and processing time.
Start by classifying the issue: Market value, factual inventory, ownership, classification, exemption and tax-payment errors follow different procedures.
Open Assessor Forms Find the Petition for Abatement, change-of-address, exemption, personal-property and agricultural forms.
Payment routes and proof

How to Pay El Paso County Property Taxes

Online ACH or electronic check Use the Treasurer’s payment portal, verify the schedule and review any processor terms before authorization. Current-year tax payment
Credit or debit card Electronic processing charges are passed to the cardholder. Review the final fee before submitting. Current-year cards accepted through September 30
Payment by mail Include the correct coupon for every schedule and obtain a United States Postal Service postmark on or before the deadline. Mail to P.O. Box 2018
In-person payment Bring the tax statement or schedule number to the Treasurer’s office and retain the counter receipt. Suite 2100
Monthly prepayment program The Treasurer promotes a third-party option that allows residential and business owners to prepay future property taxes in manageable monthly amounts. Review third-party terms
Certificate of Taxes Due Request a formal certificate when a closing, title company or legal process requires conclusive tax-status evidence. Published certificate fee: $10
Partial payments: The Treasurer does not accept ordinary partial payments outside an authorized program. Use the statutory full or half-payment options, or review the separate monthly-prepayment service.
Tax-lien redemption: Postmarks are not accepted for redemption payments. Tax-lien redemptions generally require the Treasurer to receive cleared funds by the applicable deadline.

El Paso County 2026 Property-Tax Deadlines and Delinquency Position

First-half option February 28, 2026, fell on Saturday, so the next-business-day rule moved the deadline to Monday, March 2, 2026.
Full-payment option The entire annual tax was due April 30, 2026.
Second-half option The second half was due June 15, 2026. Unpaid current taxes became delinquent after that date.
Tax of $25 or less: Only the full-payment option is available, with payment due by April 30.

Illustrative statutory interest progression

The Treasurer’s statement explanation shows interest increasing by 1% per month when taxes are not paid within the selected statutory payment window. Use the live account for the exact amount because the applicable percentage depends on whether the taxpayer selected the half-payment or full-payment option.

Do not self-calculate a payoff: Contact the Treasurer or use the live account when paying late, especially when the statement includes local-improvement installments, additional assessments, returned-payment charges or a tax lien.
“I need the current payoff for El Paso County schedule number __________ through __________. Please confirm the unpaid tax, interest, fees, returned-payment charges, special assessments and acceptable payment method.”
2026 funded exemption programs

Senior, Veteran, Gold Star and Property-Tax Deferral Programs

Senior Homestead Exemption For qualifying seniors, 50% of the first $200,000 in actual value of the primary residence is exempt from taxation when funded.
Qualifying Veteran with a Disability Provides the same valuation exemption for an approved veteran meeting the required permanent-disability or individual-unemployability standard.
Qualifying surviving spouse Separate rules can protect an eligible surviving spouse of a qualifying senior or veteran.
Gold Star spouse Review the Assessor’s current application and military-document requirements.
Senior primary residential classification Review whether a separate residential-classification benefit applies to the qualifying owner and property.
State property-tax deferral A qualifying senior or other eligible owner may defer taxes through the Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program.
2026 program funding: El Paso County states that the Senior and Qualifying Veteran with a Disability exemptions remain funded for 2026 with no change to the 50%-of-first-$200,000 benefit.
Senior age and ownership test The qualifying senior must be at least 65 by January 1 and generally must have owned and occupied the home as the primary residence for ten consecutive years.
2026 senior filing date The published deadline for tax year 2026, payable in 2027, was July 15, 2026.
Veteran ownership and occupancy The qualifying veteran must own and occupy the property as the primary residence under the applicable January 1 requirements.
Veteran filing date The Assessor publishes July 1 as the filing deadline for the qualifying veteran exemption.
August 2026 position: The ordinary July 1 veteran and July 15 senior application deadlines have passed. Contact the Assessor to determine whether a late, corrective or subsequent-year filing option is available.
Deferral is not an exemption: Colorado’s deferral program operates as a state-backed loan or postponement. The application deadline is generally April 1, and deferred amounts remain obligations secured under program rules.
Review Senior Exemption Confirm age, ownership, occupancy, surviving-spouse and filing rules. Review Veteran Exemption Confirm disability rating, residence, ownership and supporting documents. Open Current Forms Find senior, veteran, surviving-spouse, Gold Star and other Assessor forms.
Actual use—not zoning alone

El Paso County Agricultural and Vacant-Land Classification

Farm use Land used to produce agricultural products from the land’s productivity for the primary purpose of monetary profit.
Ranch use Land used to graze qualifying livestock for the primary purpose of monetary profit.
Vacant land Land not qualifying for agricultural treatment is generally valued through applicable market approaches and uses the published vacant-land assessment rate.
Three-year qualification rule: Land generally must be used for farming or ranching for three continuous years to establish agricultural classification. Once established, qualifying agricultural use must continue.
Loss of classification: If agricultural classification is removed, the land may be valued at market-based vacant or other applicable treatment and generally must requalify through the required use period.

Agricultural evidence checklist

  • Written agricultural lease
  • Lease-payment receipt
  • Schedule F or equivalent tax record
  • Agricultural-product sales invoices
  • Livestock records
  • Brand inspection certificates
  • Profit-and-loss statement
  • Dates and acreage of agricultural use
Pleasure horses: Grazing or boarding horses for recreational purposes does not automatically qualify as ranching. The operation must meet Colorado’s actual-use and monetary-profit standards.
Review Agricultural and Vacant Land Read classification, use, assessment and requalification guidance. Open Agricultural Questionnaire Submit parcel, use, livestock, crop, lease and supporting documentation.
Business assets and personal-property schedules

El Paso County Business Personal Property Records

January 1 assessment date The person or business owning taxable property on January 1 is treated as the owner for that assessment year.
April 15 declaration deadline Taxpayers must file the applicable Declaration Schedule by April 15 or obtain an approved extension.
$56,000 threshold The Assessor states that a business with total actual personal-property value of $56,000 or less is not required to file under the current threshold.
Threshold exceeded When total value exceeds $56,000, the property is taxable, including the initial portion below the threshold.
June 15 valuation notice Personal-property Notices of Valuation are mailed in June and explain the estimated value and appeal rights.
Business closes after January 1 The taxpayer remains responsible for the assessment year and should notify both Assessor and Treasurer.
Federal depreciation is not the property-tax method: The Assessor values business personal property using Colorado statutory guidelines rather than federal income-tax depreciation.
2026 online season closed: The Assessor’s online Declaration Schedule submission page is closed for the current filing season. Contact the office regarding corrections, late filings or required documents.
“My El Paso County business schedule number is __________. The business owned taxable assets on January 1 valued at approximately __________. Please confirm whether a declaration, correction, penalty or ownership update is required.”
Clerk and Recorder land-document workflow

How to Search El Paso County Deeds, Liens, Releases and Plats

Open the Public Records Search. Use the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder records search.
Search the current and prior owner names. Try individual names, trusts, companies, lenders and spelling variations.
Use recording details when available. Enter a reception or document number, recording date, deed type, plat information or party name.
Open the correct instrument. Compare parties, legal description, recording date, consideration and related document references.
Search for releases as well as liens. A deed of trust, assignment, lien or judgment may have a separately recorded release or satisfaction.
Request an official or certified copy when required. Use the copy-request process or contact Recording at 719-520-6198.
Recording service Published fee Important distinction
Record standard document $43 flat fee Applies regardless of page count beginning July 1, 2025.
Documentary fee $0.01 per $100 of consideration Applies to qualifying ownership transfers exceeding $500 consideration.
Recorded-document copy $0.25 per page Copy fee—not a recording fee.
Certification Additional $1 per document Added when a certified copy is requested.
Plat map copy $3 per page Mail handling can add a separate charge.
Free fraud-monitoring tool: The Recording Notification Service sends email alerts when a newly recorded document exactly matches a registered name or name variation. Up to 10 entries can be registered per email address.
Register for Property Protection Enroll names or business variations and receive alerts for future recordings. Verify Recording and Copy Fees Confirm current document, copy, certification and mailing charges.
Title-search warning: The Clerk and Recorder records documents but does not perform a complete lien or title search for the public. Use a title company or qualified attorney when a legal title determination is required.

Which Records Should Different El Paso County Users Review?

User situation Records to review Best next action
Home buyer Assessor parcel, tax districts, tax statement, deed, deed of trust, liens and plat. Compare county records with title, inspection, appraisal and survey documents.
Current homeowner Owner, mailing address, actual value, improvements, tax account and exemptions. Correct factual information before the next appeal or billing cycle.
Mortgage escrow customer Treasurer account, lender escrow history, tax statement and posted payment. Avoid duplicate payment by confirming lender activity.
Senior owner Ownership duration, primary residence, age, exemption status and tax bill. Review senior exemption and state deferral separately.
Veteran household Disability decision, ownership, occupancy and application status. Use the qualifying veteran, spouse or Gold Star form matching the facts.
Farm or ranch buyer Agricultural classification, leases, acreage, land use and market value. Confirm continued qualifying use before relying on the agricultural value.
Business owner January 1 asset list, declaration, value notice, schedule and tax statement. Report ownership and asset changes to both Assessor and Treasurer.
Boundary concern Assessor map, deed, subdivision plat and professional survey. Do not use the Assessor map as the final legal boundary.

El Paso County Property Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Problem Practical fix Correct office
Address returns no result Remove unit, direction or street-type details and search the main number and street name. Assessor
Owner name is missing Search the prior owner, trust or business and compare deed-recording dates. Clerk and Recorder, then Assessor
Schedule number fails Confirm all 10 digits and search by owner or address to identify a changed or related account. Assessor
Building details are wrong Gather plans, permits, photos, appraisal or measurements and request Assessor review. Assessor
Property class is wrong Document actual use and provide agricultural, residential, commercial or other classification evidence. Assessor
Tax statement was not received Download the live statement and update the mailing address with the Assessor. Treasurer and Assessor
Mortgage company should have paid Compare the Treasurer account with the lender’s escrow disbursement before paying again. Treasurer and lender
Payment is not posted Review the processor confirmation and bank activity, then contact the Treasurer. Treasurer
Appeal deadline passed Classify the issue and review abatement, correction or further Board appeal options. Assessor or Clerk to the Board
Cannot find a lien or release Search current and prior names, lenders, document types and wider recording dates. Clerk and Recorder
Need proof taxes are clear Request a Certificate of Taxes Due rather than relying only on an online screen. Treasurer
Agricultural classification questioned Provide lease, income, livestock, crop and actual-use documentation. Assessor Land Department
“I am researching El Paso County schedule number __________ for assessment or tax year __________. The county record shows __________, but my deed, appraisal, permit, agricultural record or payment confirmation shows __________. Please confirm the responsible office and next form.”

El Paso County Assessor, Treasurer and Recording Contacts

El Paso County Assessor Citizens Service Center
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 2300
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-520-6600
asrweb@elpasoco.com
El Paso County Treasurer Citizens Service Center
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-520-7900
trsweb@elpasoco.com
Recording Department Citizens Service Center
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-520-6200
recweb@elpasoco.com
Treasurer payment mailing address El Paso County Treasurer
P.O. Box 2018
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-2018
Recording mailing address El Paso County Clerk & Recorder
Attn: Recording, P.O. Box 2007
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-2007
Published office hours: Assessor, Treasurer and main Recording services generally operate Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays. Copy searches and plat maps at Recording are available before 4:00 p.m.
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Final El Paso County Property Record Action Center

Use these official routes after identifying the correct parcel, schedule number, assessment year, tax year and responsible office.

Search Assessor Parcel Prepare owner, address or parcel and schedule number. Review Appeal Record Search property data and current appeal-system availability. Search or Pay Taxes Confirm schedule, tax year and current amount first. Search Recorded Documents Prepare party names, document type, number and date range.
Title-specific answers

El Paso County Property Assessor Search and Tax Records FAQs

1. How do I search El Paso County Colorado property records?

Open the official El Paso County Assessor parcel search and search by owner name, property address or parcel and schedule number. Open the matching result and verify the 10-digit schedule number, owner, property address, legal description, class, actual value and assessed value.

2. Is El Paso County, Colorado the same as El Paso County, Texas?

No. This guide covers El Paso County, Colorado, including Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. El Paso County, Texas uses an appraisal-district and Tax Assessor-Collector structure rather than Colorado’s Assessor and Treasurer structure.

3. What is the difference between actual value and assessed value?

Actual value is the Assessor’s estimate of market value. Assessed value is the actual value multiplied by the property’s statutory assessment rate. Property tax is then calculated by applying the combined mill levy to the assessed value.

4. What El Paso County assessment rates apply in 2026?

The Assessor publishes a 2026 residential assessment rate of 6.8%, a commercial or non-residential rate of 25% and a vacant-land rate of 26%. The correct rate depends on the property’s classification and applicable Colorado law.

5. What were the 2026 El Paso County property appeal deadlines?

Real-property objections to the Assessor were due June 8, 2026, and personal-property objections were due June 30. County Board appeals were due July 15 for real property and July 20 for personal property.

6. When were El Paso County property taxes due in 2026?

The first-half deadline moved to March 2, 2026, because February 28 fell on Saturday. The full-payment deadline was April 30, and the second-half deadline was June 15. Unpaid amounts accrue statutory interest.

7. Does El Paso County accept partial property-tax payments?

The Treasurer does not accept ordinary partial payments outside an authorized program. Taxes may be paid through the statutory full-payment or half-payment options, and the Treasurer also promotes a separate third-party monthly prepayment service.

8. What is the El Paso County senior property-tax exemption?

When funded, the program exempts 50% of the first $200,000 in actual value of a qualifying senior’s primary residence. The senior generally must be at least 65 and have owned and occupied the property as the primary residence for ten consecutive years.

9. How do I find an El Paso County deed, lien or release?

Use the Clerk and Recorder’s Public Records Search by party name, recording date, document type or document number. Compare the legal description and related instruments, and request a certified copy when formal proof is required.

10. How much does an El Paso County recorded-document copy cost?

The Recording Department publishes a copy fee of $0.25 per page and an additional $1 per document for certification. Plat-map copies are $3 per page, and mailed orders can include handling charges.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

El Paso County Assessor Parcel search, values, classifications, forms, exemptions and contacts. Appeal and Reappraisal Guidance 2025–2026 values, data period, notices, evidence and filing process. Assessment Rates and Value Actual value, assessed value, tax rates and 2026 classification rates. El Paso County Treasurer Tax statements, payment portal, dates, certificates and tax-lien information. Recording Department Deeds, liens, releases, copies, fees and recorded-document services. Property Protection Free recording notifications and deed-fraud prevention steps.
What was reviewed: Current Assessor, Treasurer and Recording contacts; parcel-search route; 2025–2026 reappraisal rules; 2026 assessment rates; Assessor and County Board appeal deadlines; tax-payment dates; delinquent interest guidance; senior and veteran exemptions; agricultural classification; business personal property; Certificates of Taxes Due; recording fees; copies and property-fraud alerts.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with the El Paso County Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder, Board of Equalization, Colorado Division of Property Taxation, Spatialest, Point & Pay, EscrowTaxes or any local taxing authority.

Ownership, values, assessment rates, mill levies, tax balances, deadlines, exemption funding, fees, forms, officials, office hours and portal interfaces can change. Confirm time-sensitive information with the responsible official office before filing, paying, purchasing property, transferring title or taking legal action.

Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.

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