10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Colorado
If you are comparing property taxes across Colorado, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Broomfield County, comes in at 0.62% — 0.13% higher than the Colorado average (0.49%). The statewide effective rate is 0.49%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broomfield County | 0.62% | $3,888 | $631,600 |
| 2 | Adams County | 0.60% | $2,770 | $458,400 |
| 3 | Kiowa County | 0.58% | $862 | $148,600 |
| 4 | Douglas County | 0.55% | $3,707 | $674,000 |
| 5 | Boulder County | 0.54% | $3,821 | $713,900 |
| 6 | Arapahoe County | 0.53% | $2,767 | $526,000 |
| 7 | Morgan County | 0.53% | $1,574 | $299,300 |
| 8 | Kit Carson County | 0.52% | $1,141 | $221,400 |
| 9 | Pueblo County | 0.51% | $1,382 | $271,800 |
| 10 | Weld County | 0.50% | $2,242 | $444,500 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Colorado often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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