Treasurer & Public Trustee

Ph. (719) 589-3626 | F. (719) 589-6118
8999 Independence Way | Suite 104
Alamosa, Colorado | 81101
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
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The Treasurer is an elected official, serving a four year term of office, and is responsible for collecting property taxes, and disbursing taxes to the taxing authorities (school districts, cities/towns, the county, special districts, etc.)

The Public Trustee is obligated to follow Colorado State Statutes in the functions of the office.

Duties of the Treasurer

Mailing Property Tax Statements to the owner of record,
Receiving all monies sent to Alamosa County,
Maintaining correct and proper accounting of all monies,
Disbursing monies for obligations of the County on the orders of the Board of County Commissioners,
Investing all monies until they are needed.
The Treasurer does NOT determine the amount of tax to be collected.

Duties of the Public Trustee

Releasing Deeds of Trust,
Conducting foreclosure sales when a default is made in the terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust,
Issuing appropriate Certificate of Purchase, Certificate of Redemption and Trustee Deeds.

Forms

Assignment of Tax Lien.pdf

Full and Partial Release WITH Evidence of Debt.pdf

Full and Partial Release WITHOUT Evidence of Debt.pdf

Registration Form for County Held Buyers.pdf

Treasurers Deed Application.pdf

W-9 -Request for Taxpayer ID Number and Certification.pdf

Instructions for filling out a request for Release by Owner of Indebtedness WITH Evidence of Debt.pdf

Instructions for filling out a request for Release by Owner of Indebtedness WITHOUT Evidence of Debt.pdf

Public Trustee Fee Schedule.pdf

Quick Links

Colorado County Treasurers Association/Public Trustees Association

Article XIV, Sec. 8 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado is the authority by which the Treasurer operates. Activities of the office are directed by the Legislature of the State of Colorado through Statutes.