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a OFFICE OF THE WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR
jotPHONE(970)353-3845,EXT 3650
FAX(970)304-6433
WEBSITE:www.co.weld.co.us
' WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
O GREELEY,COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
August 30,2002
Mr.Don Johnson,President
Habitat for Humanity of Windsor
P.O.Box 758
503 Walnut St.
Windsor, CO 80550 -
Dear Mr. Johnson,
This letter is in response to your request of July 29, 2002 to the Board of County Commissioners
concerning the taxes due for account R7412998 also known as parcel#070535400014, which was a parcel
of land in Severance. The Board asked us to prepare a response to your request.
We researched the matter and came up with the following information. Our records show that Habitat for
Humanity of Windsor Inc acquired the property in two pieces.The Great Western Railway donated one on
May 21, 1998 and the other was deeded from the Town of Severance on July 10, 1998.The new parcel
(070535400014)was created and valued as vacant land.The valuation and taxes were prorated for 1998 to
reflect the change in status from exempt to taxable.Taxes for 1998 were paid.
For the 1999 assessment year,the property was again appraised and taxed as vacant land.As of the
assessment date of January 1, 1999,the land had not been granted exemption and no residential structures
had yet been built.To be classified and assessed as residential property,there must be actual residential
dwellings on the property or they must be actually under construction.
Under state law,all property is taxable unless a specific exemption is granted.Habitat for Humanity,as a
non-profit organization,must specifically request exemption for parcels that are used for building the
Habitat homes.The Colorado Division of Property Taxation is responsible,under the law,to examine each
exemption application and make a determination as to whether the property is exempt.The decision to
grant or deny exemption rests solely with this State agency.Until the Division makes a determination,the
County Assessor must list and value property as taxable.
In this case,the State granted the exemption on the property as of March 1, 2000.The decision allowed the
exemption on the land for one year prior to the actual building of the homes,to allow for the installation of
site improvements and infrastructure.The valuation for assessment year 2000 was prorated,to reflect the
change of status from taxable to exempt. The taxes for 2000 have also been paid.
The law is very clear in cases like this.The county has no decision-making authority in the determination
of this kind of exemption.Our research does not show that any errors were made in the valuation or levying
of the property tax for this parcel for the 1999 assessment year.Unfortunately,we have no legal means by
which to adjust or nullify the assessment or the taxes still due on the parcel.
The successor accounts,R1383202 and R1383302,are currently listed as exempt and so no new taxes are
being levied on the property.We regret that we can find no remedy for you regarding the 1999 assessment.
We wish you continued success with your Habitat project in Severance.If you have any other questions or
need further assistance,please call me at(970)353-3845 ext.3697.
Sincerely,
Ceitat
Christopher M.Woodruff
Chief Deputy Assessor
Cc Stanley F.Sessions,Assessor
Board of County Commissioners
AAtITAT IDA J! U (OANITV
P.O. Box 95
503 WALNUT STREET
WINDSOJl„ 0 2
97 1
Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Commissioners:
We are writing to ask your consideration in waiving the tax assessed on the
vacant land now owned by Habitat for Humanity of Windsor. The land is located
in Severance, CO. We have filled out the necessary paper work in the past
showing that we are a tax exempt organization who's purpose is to build homes
for God's people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to own a home of
their own, and to help eliminate sub-standard housing.
Our resources come from donations, and a few grants, and materials that we try
to obtain at a reduced price if possible. The homes are built by volunteers and
the families chosen to occupy the homes. In order to continue our work, we
must rely on the generosity of individuals and organizations.
The vacant land is being taxed because infrastructure was not started on the
land until 1999. Tax bill 7412998. We were unable to start infrastructure until we
had the means to do so. Per conversations with the assessors office, vacant
land is assessed higher than when it has a building on it, which also puts a great
strain on our limited resources. There is also a late charge on this tax bill, which
we would like to have waived, as we were going back and forth with paper work
and did not receive the actual tax bill until July 17th. We are enclosing a copy of
the tax bill in question, and would appreciate an answer as soon as possible on
your decision.
Thank you,
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Don Johnson, President-Habitat for Humanity of Windsor
cc: assessors office
07115/0211:00AM DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE Bill SA Pape: I
ACCOUNT NO:R7412998 WELD COUNTY TREASURER
ASSESSED TO: Donald D. Mueller
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WINDSOR INC P.O. Box 458
Greeley, CO 80832
ATTENTION ALBERTA (970)353-3845 ext. 3290
PO BOX 95
WINDSOR,CO 80550
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
SEV PT SE4 35 7 87 BEG AT SW CUR L12 BLK3 TH N89D58'W 110.59'TH ALG ARC CURVE CONCAVE
TOE LONG CHORD= N22D4F E 324.18'TH S89D49'E 119.70'TO NW COR L13 TH S A1.G CONCAVE
CURVE TO E LONG CHORD= S26D54'W 156.53'TO SW COR SD L13 TH N89D58'W 32.68'S ALG
CONCAVE CURVE TO E LONG CHORD=S23D46W 20.92'S89D58'E 32.70'TH ALG CONCAVE
CURVE TO E LONG CHORD= 821016W 149.80'TO TPOB
PARCEL: 0705?0400014 SITUS ADD:
TAX YEAR CHARGE TAX AMOUNT INTEREST PEN,FEES PAID TOTAL DUE
1999 TAX 472.22 127.50 0.00 0.03 590.72
TOTAL TAXES _ 599•M
GRAND TOTAL DUE GOOD THROUGH 07/15/2002 588.72
IF PAYING A'-TER"GOOD THROUGH DATE", CALL FOR THE NEW AMOUNT DUE. CONTACT YOUR
MORTGAGE COMPANY IF THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE TAXES.
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS AFTER OCTOBER 1,2002.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED ON PRIOR YEAR'S TAXES(TAX LIEN SALE). PAYMENT MUST BE
MAD_BY CERTIFIED FUNDS(CASH, CASHIERS CHECK, ETC.)
ThIS IS YOUR FINAL NOTICE. TAXES WILL BE SOLD AT TAX LIEN SALE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED IN
TriE TREASURER'S OFFICE BY NOVEMER 4,2002.
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DELINQUENT TAX NOTICE REMITTANCE COUPON
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
WELD COUNTY TREASURER
QM yot,went a receipt,please check this box. Donald D. Mueller
P.O.BOX 458
Deb sdt Olt.actor address correction.Make changes below. GREELEY,CO 80832
ACCOUNT NO: R7412099
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WINDSOR INC TAX AMOUNT DUE: 599.72
PAYMENT DUE BY:07115/2002•
ATTENTION ALBERTA
P O BOX 95
WINDSOR,CO 80550
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