Letter to the Editor: Senior exemption

Dear Editor:
The Colorado Constitution establishes a property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled veterans. For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in actual value of the primary residence is exempted from property tax. The State of Colorado pays the property taxes on the exempted value. For tax years 2009-2011, the General Assembly eliminated funding for the senior exemption (but not the disabled veteran exemption). At this time, the exemption is…