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Property Tax Statements are mailed near the end of January - be sure to check your mail! If you are traveling or want to pay now, you can pay online at: https://paytaxes.us/co_ouray/search (Processing Fees: 2.4% credit card or $1.50 e-check)
Helpful Links, Documents, and Forms
Property Tax Records
Pay My Taxes
Mailing Address Change Affidavit
Public Notices
Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program
Colorado County Treasurer Fee Schedule
Treasurer's Deed Investors Seminar Recording
Treasurer's Deed Ouray County Public Auction Policies
Assessor's Online Parcel Information
Ouray County Treasurer is pleased to offer EscrowTaxes!
What is EscrowTaxes?
EscrowTaxes simplifies how you pay property taxes by breaking your bill into easy,
affordable monthly payments. Each month, the system automatically charges your credit
card or bank account and ensures your full tax payment is sent to the Tax Office before
the due date. View flyer for more information.
Benefits of Using EscrowTaxes
EscrowTaxes helps eliminate the stress of large, one-time payments by offering
predictable monthly plans with minimal fees. It also supports local governments by
reducing late payments and improving collection rates. Powered by EscrowCloud from
Autoagent, EscrowTaxes automatically adjusts your monthly payment as needed,
ensuring accurate and timely tax payments with fewer errors.
Tax Payments
Payment may be paid in two equal installments, for the amounts indicated on your tax notice, or in one full installment. Partial payments and postdated checks are not accepted.
Due Dates
o First Half Payment: February 28 (unless it is a Leap Year, then February 29)
o Second Half Payment: June 15
o Full Payment: April 30
- What method of payment will you accept?
- For the tax amount of $25 or less, a single payment must be received by April 30.
- Delinquent tax interest chart.
- There is a $20 fee for all non-sufficient funds or returned checks.
Dropboxes
Ouray County offers three dropbox locations for residents to drop-off property tax payments.
Dropbox locations:
Ouray County Courthouse - north side on 6th Avenue
Ouray County 4-H Event Center - 22739 Highway 550, Ridgway, CO
- Near the Colona welcome sign, 35 Hotchkiss Ave (County Road 1), Colona, CO 81403 - (Notify Ouray County Treasurer’s office if you are leaving property tax payment: 970 325 4487)
Responsibilities
The Ouray County Treasurer is responsible for:
- Collecting property taxes. Property values are determined by the Ouray County Assessor.
- Disbursing monies for obligations of the county on the orders of the Board of County Commissioners
- Disbursing taxes to the taxing authorities (school districts, cities / towns, the county, special districts, etc.).
- Investing the county's financial resources
- Mailing property tax statements to the owner of record
- Maintaining correct and proper accounting of all monies
- Receiving monies from county departments
The Ouray County Treasurer also serves as Public Trustee
***Please be advised that the Ouray County Treasurer & Public Trustee and staff cannot give legal advice. Parties in need of legal advice are encouraged to conduct their own investigation into the release and/or foreclosure process and/or seek legal counsel in the private sector.***