Douglas County homeowners 60 and older, or with a disability, can work off part of their county property tax bill through the County's Tax Work-Off Program, according to the Douglas County government website.
Who qualifies
Per the County, you must:
- Be 60 years of age or older, or have a disability
- Own and live at the property for which the taxes are due
- Not have a property that is rental-producing
How it works
- Pay: work is paid at minimum wage, per the County's program page.
- Cap: up to 100 hours, or the amount of Douglas County property tax you owe for the year, whichever is less.
- Position availability: depends on the County's operational needs at the time you apply, per the program page.
- Deadline: none. The County says applications are always considered.
How to apply
- Download and complete the Tax Work-Off Program Application from the County's website.
- Submit it by mail or email to the address listed on the form.
- Complete pre-employment screening, which the County says is required.
Who to contact
The program is administered by Douglas County Human Resources, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Phone: 303-660-7427.
If you're in Castle Rock for other county business, the Douglas County Veterans Service Office and Aging Resources of Douglas County are both nearby, and our Castle Rock business directory has more of downtown.
Source: Douglas County, "Tax Work-Off Program", checked Nov. 10, 2026.