Escrow & Title

In Colorado, a property tax lien is:

ASubordinate to all mortgage liens
BA voluntary lien created at the time of purchase
CA superior (first priority) lien that takes precedence over mortgages and deeds of trust✓ Correct
DOnly enforceable through a court order

Explanation

Property tax liens in Colorado are superior to all other liens, including mortgages and deeds of trust. Unpaid property taxes can result in a tax sale that extinguishes even senior mortgage liens.

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