Colorado’s January 2026 Tax Roll Delays

New Roll Timeline & CTD Impact

Colorado’s county assessors and treasurers are in the midst of the annual property tax roll certification process, which has pushed final mill levy adoption and tax roll certification into January 2026. As a result:

• Counties have paused issuance of Certificates of Taxes Due (CTDs) while updating new valuations, mill levies, and miscellaneous adjustments.
• A CTD pulled too early may omit finalized mill levies or special district charges, creating inaccuracies in buyer/seller prorations.

County Closures: Real-Time Freeze Dates

COCRS tracks each Colorado county’s CTD service shutdown and estimated reopen dates, working with the counties to update as needed. This live list is always available at County Closures on the COCRS site. 

During these periods:

• No new CTDs can be pulled
• Any CTD issued prior to the freeze may be outdated once the process is finalized and mill levies are certified.
• CTD requests are held and will be issued against the new tax rolls, once they are finalized and released.

Risks for Title Closings

Title companies should be aware of several potential pitfalls:

• Proration errors: An outdated CTD can significantly misstate taxes owed by buyers or sellers.
• Delay in closing: Scheduled closings may be postponed if CTDs are not available or accurate.
• Hidden liabilities: New mill levies or special assessments added during certification might be missed, exposing clients to future disputes.

Proactive Tactics for Title Professionals

• Check freeze dates: Use COCRS’s County Closures schedule to know exactly when each county pauses CTD issuance.
• Pull early—and again post-freeze: Order CTDs right before a county freeze. If closings occur after freeze-end dates, immediately request an updated CTD to capture final mill levies.
• Escrow buffer: Build contingency buffers into escrow agreements to account for late-reported levy increases or added charges.
• Verify post-certification: Always confirm that CTDs reflect the latest mill levies and special district assessments before finalizing closing statements.

Call to Action

Avoid unexpected prorations, hidden liabilities, and closing delays—contact COCRS today. With real-time county freeze alerts, dynamic CTD tracking, and mill levy validation, COCRS ensures your title operations align with the latest tax roll updates.

Reach out to COCRS →
📧 certs@cocrs.com | 📞 (720) 615‑0500

Let COCRS help you close confidently in January—and beyond.