Certificate of Taxes Due (also known as Tax Cert) 

A tax certificate is a legal document which provides written documentation of the status of taxes on a specific property.  A tax certificate is valid as of the date and time it is printed. 

• The cost per certificate is $10.00
• Download Certificate of Taxes Due Request Form 
• Request should be mailed with payment (made payable to Summit County Treasurer) to P.O. Box 289, Breckenridge CO 80424
• Certificate(s) will be processed upon receipt of payment. 

Mobile Home Authentications 

An authentication form provides proof that all property taxes have been paid on a mobile home. It is required by the State of Colorado to change title on a mobile home and to obtain a moving permit for the mobile home.  In order to provide an authentication taxes must be paid in full.  To move a mobile home out of the county, all taxes as well as prorated taxes for the current year must be paid. 

• The cost per authentication is $10.00
• Download Authentication Form 
• Request should be mailed with payment (made payable to Summit County Treasurer) to P.O. Box 289, Breckenridge CO 80424
• Authentication(s) will be processed upon receipt of payment. 

Registration

Registration Form (Available in the Fall) 

Unpaid taxes are sold at our tax lien sale in the fall each year.  Investors attend the tax lien sale and pay the taxes.  This allows us to collect taxes in order to keep the various taxing authorities we collect taxes for "whole"

When is Tax Lien Sale?

TBD

Where is the Tax Lien Sale? 

What is Treasure's Deed? 

Deed issued, after the expiration of the term of three years from the date of the sale, to the holder of the tax lien.  Before the holder is entitled to a deed for the land, lot, or claim so purchased, the holder must request issuance from the treasurer.  The treasurer must then comply with the process per statute.      

How to apply for Treasure's Deed?

1. Verify tax lien certificate issuance date has exceeded three years   
2. Submit application and $450 deposit 

After application submission and $450 deposit  

Process takes approximately six months and requires no additional effort from the certificate holder. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if redemption is not made prior to the issuance date.   

Property Owner/Interested Party 

If you received correspondence from our office notifying you that a Treasurer's Deed has been applied for, please contact our office (970) 453-3440. 

Distribution Reports 

Monthly Distribution Reports 

Tax Authorities

List of taxing authorities for Summit County Colorado. 

Abstract

Responsibilities

• Collection and distribution of property tax payments to the taxing authorities (school districts, cities/towns, the county, special districts)
• Investment of county funds
• Maintaining correct and proper accounting of all county monies
• Mailing property tax statements to taxpayers
• Receiving all money and payments sent to Summit County

The County Treasurer does NOT determine the property values or mill levy rates. For questions regarding property valuation or classification, please contact the Summit County Assessor.  For questions regarding mill levy rates, please contact the specific tax authority.