Assessor 2024 Budget
Mission Statement and Description
Efficiently discover, list, classify, and value all property in Mesa County and provide accurate property information to the general public.
The County Assessor is responsible for
- Locating, identifying, and valuing all property in the County
- Maintaining current information on the ownership and characteristics of all property
- Preparing and certifying an accurate, annual assessment roll
- Making all non-confidential databases readily accessible to the public
- Educating the public on the duties of the County Assessor
2024 Goals, Objectives, and Performance Indicators
- Employee recruitment and retention.
- Answer all Protests and Appeals fairly by the new deadline imposed by the legislature.
- Implement new assessment rate changes and exemptions.
- Appraise new Assessed Values and certify to each taxing entity; pass the audit.
- Process Senior/Veteran Exemptions and Owner-occupied affidavits.
| Indicator | 2022 Actual | 2023 Projected | 2024 Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessed Value of taxable property | 2,379,476,920 | 2,884,196,500 | 3,055,705,225 |
| Protests and Appeals | 171 | 5,248 | 550 |
| Cartography | 314 | 350 | 325 |
| Transfers | 14,587 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Annexations | 26 | 30 | 30 |
Budget and Staffing
Total Budget
| Fiscal Year | Expenses | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Actual | $1,661,297 | $9,093 |
| 2019 Actual | $1,839,158 | $6,281 |
| 2020 Actual | $1,846,918 | $3,177 |
| 2021 Actual | $1,892,634 | $6,895 |
| 2022 Actual | $2,105,159 | $2,791 |
| 2023 Actual | $2,170,843 | $4,745 |
| 2024 Adjusted Budget | $2,420,090 | $6,950 |
| 2024 Adopted Budget | $2,475,784 | $6,950 |
| 2025 Proposed Budget | $2,725,863 | $6,950 |
Authorized Staffing Level
2022 Final - 2024 Adopted: 25.5