Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Property Tax Appeal in Centennial, CO
Centennial is in Pitkin County, Colorado.
Homeowners in Centennial pay a median of $4,450/year in property taxes on a median home value of $1,131,200. A successful appeal could save you $668 or more per year.
$4,450
Median Annual Tax
$1,131,200
Median Home Value
0.39%
Effective Tax Rate
How to Appeal in Centennial
File a protest with the County Assessor by June 1 (or within 2 months of Notice). If denied, appeal to County Board of Equalization, then state Board of Assessment Appeals.
- Filing Deadline
- June 1 - June 15 (odd years for residential)
- Appeal Authority
- County Board of Equalization
- Escalation
- Board of Assessment Appeals (state level)
- Risk of Increase
- No — cannot go up
- Reassessment Cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years, odd years for residential)
Official Colorado appeal form
State template — some counties publish their own version.
State publishes form templates. Counties may customize with Division approval; content stays substantially the same.
What You Need
- ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
- ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
- ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
- ✓Filed before: June 1 - June 15 (odd years for residential)
Available Exemptions in Colorado
Common property tax exemptions available in Colorado: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.
Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.
Ready to reduce your property taxes in Centennial?
We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.
No fee unless we save you money.
FAQ
- Can my taxes go up if I appeal?
- No. In Colorado, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
- How much does it cost to appeal?
- Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
- What's the typical savings?
- In Centennial, with a median tax of $4,450/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $448-$668 per year.
Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.
Appeal information: Colorado state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)