Modernizing Mesa County’s Tax System
Mesa County is investing in the future with a brand-new Tyler Technologies Enterprise Assessment & Tax System for the Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices.
This upgrade replaces nearly 20-year-old software that was slow, difficult to maintain, and prone to errors. The new system will:
Streamline Property Tax Collection – Reducing duplicate data entry and errors between the Assessor and Treasurer’s offices.
Improve Public Access – Offering easier online search, payment history, and account updates for property owners.
Increase Efficiency – Automating repetitive tasks, saving taxpayer dollars, and allowing staff to focus on service.
Strengthen Financial Accuracy – Providing cleaner data for distributions to schools, fire districts, and other local entities.
As your next Mesa County Treasurer, I will make sure this transition is smooth, cost-effective, and transparent — with minimal disruption to taxpayers and maximum accountability for every dollar spent.
Highlights from the Mesa County News Video Below:
The Mesa County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a software update for the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices (0:04). The total cost for the software and implementation is $643,750, plus an annual fee of $180,000 (0:12).
Key benefits of the new system include:
Improved online search function reliability (5:16), addressing past issues where online data was outdated or inaccessible (5:22-6:01).
Enhanced efficiency and accuracy through shared databases between the Assessor and Treasurer’s offices (3:13).
Elimination of manual processes between the two offices (3:18-3:26), such as adding email addresses to accounts (7:59-8:17).
Better data integration with existing systems like Workday, GIS, and community development software (3:49-4:23).
Improved services for the community, including accurate information for financial decisions (6:04-6:12) and reliable data for emergency services and building permits (6:28-7:04).
The unanimous decision to approve the software was influenced by Tyler Technologies' presence in Colorado and their understanding of state legislation, especially regarding property tax laws (2:24-2:40).