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Treasurer Contact information
Treasurer - Virginia Trujillo
Deputy Treasurer - Gin Huffman
PO Box 209
Westcliffe, CO 81252
Phone: 719-783-2341
Fax: 719-783-2885
About Us
Virginia Trujillo
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The County Treasurer is a Constitutional Officer, elected to a four-year term.
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The Office of the Custer County Treasurer has responsibility for the collection, custody and distribution of county funds. The collection process consists of the preparation and dispatching of annual tax notices, including delinquent taxes, for all real estate in Custer County.
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The Treasurer holds an annual tax lien sale in an effort to gather outstanding tax monies which are due.
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The Treasurer's Office is the official source for all Certificates of Taxes Due. Once tax funds have been collected, the Treasurer's Office distributes monies to the various entities for whom taxes are collected, including school districts within the County.
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The Treasurer invests County funds with the direct goal of receiving a maximum return rate, while maintaining integrity and safety. The Treasurer's Office serves as a general collection agency for all County Departments and is responsible for maintaining the records and payments for all Custer County Warrants issued.
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The Treasurer's Office adheres to all requirements of the Colorado Revised Statutes and is responsible for administering all new laws relating to these Statutes.
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The Custer County Treasurer's Office is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday - Thurs
Important Dates to Remember
If paying property taxes in two installments:
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Last day of February - First half of property tax payment due
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June 15 - Second half of property tax payment due
If paying property taxes in one payment:
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Last Day of April - Full payment of property tax due
1% per month interest due after these payment dates.
Call our office for figure.
When paying property taxes after September 1st, please contact the Treasure's office at
(719) 783-2341
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Tax Lien Sale is on November 19th, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Payment of Taxes
If you would like to pay by phone using a card, please call AutoAgent at 1-719-782-7056
Please call our office for information about making delinquent tax payments.
MONTHLY TAX PAYMENTS
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CUSTER COUNTY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH ESCROWTAXES/COM, A SECURE PLATFORM THAT HELPS TAXPAYERS MANAGE AND PAY THEIR PROPERTY TAXES THROUGH AUTOMATED MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
WE ENCOURAGE NON-ESCROWED TAXPAYERS TO ENROLL IN ESCROWTAXES AS OUR PREFERRED MONTHLY PAYMENT PLATFORM BY VISITING WWW.ESCROWTAXES.COM
Property Tax Notice Address Change Form
Use this form to request that your mailing address be changed on your property tax notices.
Please Note: Name changes may not be submitted using this form. To change the name(s) on
your property tax records, contact the Assessor's Department.
Important Tax Lien Information
May 8, 2024
Hello:
As investors and/or community members interested in the Custer County tax lien sale, you may be aware
of changes coming to the Treasurer’s Deed process and we wanted to reach out and provide some
information. A new law is to go into effect on July 1, 2024, which will change how Treasurer’s Deeds are
issued. Any applications currently in process that will be deeded before July 1 will not be impacted by
these changes, and all new applications are on hold until the effective date. Going forward, deeds will not
be automatically issued to the lien holder, instead the option for Treasurer’s Deed will be sold at a public
auction to the highest bidder. The opening bid includes the cost of the tax lien combined with treasurer’s
fees and costs, such as the application deposit. Tax lien premium bids are not included in the auction
opening bid as they are not part of the tax lien principal. This auction provides an opportunity for the
property to be sold for a fair market value as determined by bidding. Upon completion of the auction, the
lien holder will still have the option to redeem for the auction purchase price if they would like to take
ownership of the property. Taking into account increases in postage fees and other expenses, we are also
increasing our application deposit for the real estate treasurer’s deed process to $1,000. Please feel free
to contact our office with any questions. We will do our best to assist you as we implement this new
process in Custer County. (PDF)
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION OF
TREASURER'S DEED APPLICATION
August 19, 2025
Ray Thomas
7801 NW 37th St.
#CR129X78013N
Doral FL 33195
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RE: Schedule/Account Number: 10217607
Treasurer's Deed No: 25-002
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Dear Property Owner,
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Our records indicate that Ray Thomas is the owner(s) of record for the property listed below.
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Legal Description: LT 41 SPREAD EAGLE PINES 1A
Property Address: N/A
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This letter is to inform you that delinquent property taxes on this account resulted in a tax lien being issued. Property taxes are due for the years 2020 through 2024.
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The tax lien Lawful Holder, who purchased the tax lien and has held the certificate for three or more years, has applied for a Treasurer's Deed. If taxes remain unpaid, a Treasurer's Deed Auction will be held, and a Treasurer's Deed issued, which gives property ownership to the auction winner. The deed will supersede any other liens associated with the property.
To redeem this account, remove the lien, and stop the Treasurer's Deed process, please remit the following:
TOTAL AMOUNT:
IF REDEEMED BY 8/31/2025: $4858.59
IF REDEEMED BY 9//30/2025: $4882.38
IF REDEEMED BY 10/31/2025: $4906.18
This amount must be paid with cash, cashier's check, or money order. Redemptions must be made by the owner of record. If someone other than the owner would like to redeem this account, a completed and notarized Affidavit for Tax Lien Redemption must accompany payment.
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If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Gin S. Huffman
Deputy Treasurer 719-783-2341
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PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION OF
TREASURER’S DEED APPLICATION
August 18, 2025
Jesus Gasca or Alejandro Santos
PO Box 94
Fraser CO 80442
RE: Schedule/Account Number: 10184311
Treasurer’s Deed No: 25-001
Dear Property Owner,
Our records indicate that Jesus Gasca & Alejandro Santos is the owner(s) of record for the property listed below.
Legal Description: LOT 64 BLUMENAU SUB #3
Property Address: 858 COUNTY RD 358 WESTCLIFFE, CO 81252
This letter is to inform you that delinquent property taxes on this account resulted in a tax lien being issued. Property taxes are due for the years 2021 through 2024.
The tax lien Lawful Holder, who purchased the tax lien and has held the certificate for three or more years, has applied for a Treasurer’s Deed. If taxes remain unpaid, a Treasurer’s Deed Auction will be held, and a Treasurer’s Deed issued, which gives property ownership to the auction winner. The deed will supersede any other liens associated with the property.
To redeem this account, remove the lien, and stop the Treasurer’s Deed process, please remit the following:
TOTAL AMOUNT:
IF REDEEMED BY 8/31/2025: $2,317.06
IF REDEEMED BY 9//30/2025: $2328.10
IF REDEEMED BY 10/31/2025: $2339.15
This amount must be paid with cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Redemptions must be made by the owner of record. If someone other than the owner would like to redeem this account, a completed and notarized Affidavit for Tax Lien Redemption must accompany payment.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Gin S. Huffman
Deputy Treasurer
719-783-2341
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION OF
TREASURER'S DEED APPLICATION
August 19, 2025
Chad Weimer 380 Cynthia Ln
Westcliffe, CO 81252
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RE: Schedule/Account Number: 10100614
Treasurer's Deed No: 25-004
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Dear Property Owner,
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Our records indicate that Chad Weimer is the owner(s) of record for the property listed below.
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Legal Description: LOT 4 HAT CREEK RANCH
Property Address: 380 CYNTHIA LN. WESTCLIFFE CO 81252
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This letter is to inform you that delinquent property taxes on this account resulted in a tax lien being issued. Property taxes are due for the years 2021 through 2023.
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The tax lien Lawful Holder, who purchased the tax lien and has held the certificate for three or more years, has applied for a Treasurer's Deed. If taxes remain unpaid, a Treasurer's Deed Auction will be held, and a Treasurer's Deed issued, which gives property ownership to the auction winner. The deed will supersede any other liens associated with the property.
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To redeem this account, remove the lien, and stop the Treasurer's Deed process, please remit the following:
TOTAL AMOUNT:
IF REDEEMED BY 8/31/2025: $6798.84
IF REDEEMED BY 9//30/2025: $6845.70
IF REDEEMED BY 10/31/2025: $6892.56
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This amount must be paid with cash, cashier's check, or money order. Redemptions must be made by the owner of record. If someone other than the owner would like to redeem this account, a completed and notarized Affidavit for Tax Lien Redemption must accompany payment.
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If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Gin S. Huffman
Deputy Treasurer
719-783-2341
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PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION OF
TREASURER’S DEED APPLICATION
August 20, 2025
Ramiro Martinez, Raul Vasquez & Evangelina Martinez
6222 Perry St
Arvada, CO 80003
RE: Schedule/Account Number: 10090652
Treasurer’s Deed No: 25-003
Dear Property Owner,
Our records indicate that Ramiro Martinez, Raul Vasquesz & Evangelina Martinez is/are the owner(s) of record for the property listed below.
Legal Description: LOTS 33, 34 & 35 SILVER CLIFF HEIGHTS #12
Property Address: N/A
This letter is to inform you that delinquent property taxes on this account resulted in a tax lien being issued. Property taxes are due for the years 2021 through 2024.
The tax lien Lawful Holder, who purchased the tax lien and has held the certificate for three or more years, has applied for a Treasurer’s Deed. If taxes remain unpaid, a Treasurer’s Deed Auction will be held, and a Treasurer’s Deed issued, which gives property ownership to the auction winner. The deed will supersede any other liens associated with the property.
To redeem this account, remove the lien, and stop the Treasurer’s Deed process, please remit the following:
TOTAL AMOUNT:
IF REDEEMED BY 8/31/2025: $4800.09
IF REDEEMED BY 9//30/2025: $4832.14
IF REDEEMED BY 10/31/2025: $4864.19
This amount must be paid with cash, cashier’s check, or money order. Redemptions must be made by the owner of record. If someone other than the owner would like to redeem this account, a completed and notarized Affidavit for Tax Lien Redemption must accompany payment.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Gin S. Huffman
Deputy Treasurer
719-783-2341
Public Trustee Information
Public Trustee Fees
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$73.00 for one page release
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$5.00 for any additional pages
Notice to Borrowers
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IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.
Colorado Attorney General
1300 Broadway, 10th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
(800) 222-4444
www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
P.O. Box 4503
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
(855) 411-2372
www.consumerfinance.gov
Important Contacts
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COLORADO County Treasurers and
Public Trustees Associations
Information and Forms
e-ccta.org
Colorado Attorney General
1300 Broadway, 10th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
(800) 222-4444
www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov
Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
P.O. Box 4503
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
(855) 411-2372
www.consumerfinance.gov
Foreclosure Info
