Collected and spent
In 2022, Pueblo County spent about $193.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$193.1M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
30 mills
Source · Colorado Division of Property Taxation — Annual Report, Pueblo County 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Pueblo County 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 30 mills on 6.7% AV (effective ~0.20% on market). Pueblo County 2024 Mil Levys document (14.18KB) exists at county.pueblo.org/assessors-department/related-forms but returned 403. Verify at Pueblo County AssessorWhere it goes
Nine service lines.
General government
$67.1M
Health and human services
$48.8M
Other
$18.6M
Corrections
$18.4M
Police
$18.0M
Public works
$11.5M
Courts
$4.8M
Debt service · past obligation
$4.1M
Parks and recreation
$1.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The commissioners run the county. They pass the yearly budget for all county offices. They also set the county tax levy. 3 Commissioners, one for each of 3 districts.
Miles Lucero
Commissioner, District 1
Term end not published
Re-check by November 3, 2026
Paula McPheeters
Commissioner, District 2
Term end not published
Re-check by November 3, 2026
Source · Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The board must pass the budget before it sets the property tax rate.
Each yearThe county budget year runs January 1 to December 31.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Commissioners serve 4-year terms.
How to reach it
Board of County Commissioners: 719-583-6000
Phone
Pueblo County Historic Courthouse, 215 W. 10 Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Mailing address
Source · Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget (and §29-1-102(9), fiscal year: January 1 to December 31) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Pueblo County address pays these governments too. Which school districts and cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Pueblo County
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 4
Pueblo County School District 70Not in Who Taxes Me yet
Fowler School District R-4JNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Pueblo City School District 60School districtEdison School District 54-JTNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cities: 3
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Colorado Division of Property Taxation — Annual Report, Pueblo County 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Pueblo County 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 30 mills on 6.7% AV (effective ~0.20% on market). Pueblo County 2024 Mil Levys document (14.18KB) exists at county.pueblo.org/assessors-department/related-forms but returned 403. Verify at Pueblo County AssessorWho decides
Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §30-11-107(2)(a), Powers of the board (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Colorado General Assembly, C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
C.R.S. §29-1-108(2), Adoption of budget (and §29-1-102(9), fiscal year: January 1 to December 31) (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Pueblo County, Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 17, 2026.
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