La Plata County Assessor

The County Assessor is responsible for valuing all real and personal property in La Plata County for property tax purposes, including residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. This involves determining the fair market value of properties based on market sales data and classifying them according to their actual use. The Assessor's office also handles protests and objections from property owners who disagree with their property valuations and provides information to help residents understand their property tax bills.