Treasurer


***Delinquent Tax Warning***


Helpful Links, Documents, and Forms
 

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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. 
 

Dropboxes


Ouray County offers two "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
Dropbox General



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