Local Option Property Tax Work-Off Program

State

Colorado

Year

2010

Variations in Receipt of Benefit

Other Variation in Receipt of Benefits

Benefit Type

Other

Benefit

The benefit allows eligible taxpayers to perform work for the taxing entity in lieu of the payment of any real property taxes due. Taxpayers will work at the federal minimum wage rate. The number of hours of work to be performed shall be calculated by dividing the amount of property taxes owed by the wage rate.

How is Benefit Disbursed

Other

Eligible Property Type

Residential

Characteristics of Eligible Property

Eligibility is limited to the applicant's homestead, and the property must be non-income-producing.

Eligibility Criteria

Age

Disability

Homeowner

Principal Residence

Description of Eligibility Criteria

The claimant who is 60 years of age or older or who suffers from a disability as defined by the taxing authority administering the program may perform work for the taxing entity in lieu of payment of any real estate property taxes.

Local Option in Adoption of Program

Local government must take action to opt out

Local Option Regarding Program Features

Local option regarding program features

Description of State Funding for Tax Loss

The statute does not indicate if the state reimburses municipalities for revenue loss.

Record ID

CO104_RR10

Footnotes

Effective 11 August 2010, participants in property tax work-off programs are considered public employees.

Sources

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 39-3.7-101 ~102 (in effect for 2010)
Rebates and Deferrals (2010), Colorado Department of Local Affairs. [http://dola.colorado.gov/dpt/publications/brochures_index.htm Accessed on 4/6/2011] View Archived Source
Rebates or Deferrals for the Elderly or Disabled (2006), Colorado Department of Local Affairs, p.6 View Archived Source

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