10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Colorado
If you are comparing property taxes across Colorado, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Jackson County, comes in at 0.21% — 0.28% lower 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 | Jackson County | 0.21% | $513 | $250,000 |
| 2 | Gilpin County | 0.23% | $1,177 | $512,600 |
| 3 | Dolores County | 0.24% | $558 | $231,900 |
| 4 | Las Animas County | 0.24% | $524 | $214,500 |
| 5 | San Miguel County | 0.26% | $1,599 | $613,100 |
| 6 | La Plata County | 0.26% | $1,452 | $549,100 |
| 7 | Huerfano County | 0.28% | $707 | $256,700 |
| 8 | Ouray County | 0.28% | $1,854 | $670,100 |
| 9 | Chaffee County | 0.28% | $1,664 | $598,500 |
| 10 | Gunnison County | 0.28% | $1,683 | $597,200 |
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 lowest rates in Colorado often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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