Property Tax Rates in Colorado
Colorado has a median annual property tax of $2,448 on a median home value of $502,200, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.49%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Colorado.
Colorado’s effective property tax rate of 0.49% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 13 counties have rates above the state median while 51 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Colorado
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County | $2,596 | 0.44% | $586,700 | 329,578 |
| El Paso County | $1,773 | 0.41% | $431,000 | 283,174 |
| Arapahoe County | $2,767 | 0.53% | $526,000 | 253,890 |
| Jefferson County | $2,867 | 0.47% | $604,400 | 240,031 |
| Adams County | $2,770 | 0.60% | $458,400 | 184,964 |
| Larimer County | $2,662 | 0.50% | $532,200 | 151,571 |
| Douglas County | $3,707 | 0.55% | $674,000 | 136,130 |
| Boulder County | $3,821 | 0.54% | $713,900 | 135,230 |
| Weld County | $2,242 | 0.50% | $444,500 | 120,019 |
| Pueblo County | $1,382 | 0.51% | $271,800 | 67,816 |
| Mesa County | $1,357 | 0.39% | $349,400 | 64,559 |
| Broomfield County | $3,888 | 0.62% | $631,600 | 30,921 |
| La Plata County | $1,452 | 0.26% | $549,100 | 23,200 |
| Garfield County | $2,095 | 0.43% | $490,600 | 23,071 |
| Eagle County | $3,339 | 0.41% | $814,700 | 20,911 |
| Fremont County | $1,081 | 0.38% | $282,100 | 17,695 |
| Montrose County | $1,280 | 0.36% | $357,900 | 17,529 |
| Delta County | $986 | 0.31% | $318,000 | 12,648 |
| Summit County | $2,641 | 0.31% | $850,700 | 12,347 |
| Teller County | $1,583 | 0.36% | $445,000 | 11,253 |
| Morgan County | $1,574 | 0.53% | $299,300 | 11,033 |
| Montezuma County | $915 | 0.30% | $308,100 | 10,915 |
| Routt County | $2,490 | 0.33% | $756,200 | 10,619 |
| Elbert County | $2,981 | 0.45% | $664,600 | 9,657 |
| Chaffee County | $1,664 | 0.28% | $598,500 | 9,195 |
| Pitkin County | $4,450 | 0.39% | $1,131,200 | 9,031 |
| Park County | $1,679 | 0.34% | $489,300 | 8,447 |
| Logan County | $1,072 | 0.47% | $228,100 | 8,148 |
| Gunnison County | $1,683 | 0.28% | $597,200 | 7,903 |
| Otero County | $518 | 0.32% | $160,700 | 7,643 |
| Las Animas County | $524 | 0.24% | $214,500 | 6,701 |
| Alamosa County | $968 | 0.44% | $218,800 | 6,570 |
| Grand County | $1,763 | 0.35% | $507,200 | 6,460 |
| Archuleta County | $1,541 | 0.34% | $451,400 | 5,904 |
| Moffat County | $1,129 | 0.43% | $262,500 | 5,303 |
| Rio Grande County | $893 | 0.41% | $215,400 | 5,032 |
| Prowers County | $494 | 0.33% | $150,900 | 4,564 |
| Clear Creek County | $2,160 | 0.38% | $572,800 | 4,512 |
| San Miguel County | $1,599 | 0.26% | $613,100 | 3,998 |
| Yuma County | $1,025 | 0.48% | $215,600 | 3,957 |
| Saguache County | $679 | 0.34% | $200,000 | 3,261 |
| Conejos County | $655 | 0.40% | $162,100 | 3,112 |
| Gilpin County | $1,177 | 0.23% | $512,600 | 3,076 |
| Lake County | $1,544 | 0.38% | $401,300 | 2,959 |
| Kit Carson County | $1,141 | 0.52% | $221,400 | 2,914 |
| Huerfano County | $707 | 0.28% | $256,700 | 2,836 |
| Rio Blanco County | $837 | 0.34% | $243,400 | 2,587 |
| Ouray County | $1,854 | 0.28% | $670,100 | 2,514 |
| Custer County | $1,300 | 0.36% | $358,800 | 2,448 |
| Washington County | $890 | 0.41% | $218,300 | 2,070 |
| Lincoln County | $886 | 0.38% | $232,100 | 1,970 |
| Bent County | $532 | 0.39% | $137,900 | 1,875 |
| Phillips County | $1,263 | 0.49% | $255,300 | 1,859 |
| Baca County | $496 | 0.41% | $122,000 | 1,593 |
| Costilla County | $531 | 0.31% | $171,300 | 1,574 |
| Crowley County | $525 | 0.49% | $106,700 | 1,333 |
| Dolores County | $558 | 0.24% | $231,900 | 1,238 |
| Sedgwick County | $671 | 0.47% | $142,700 | 1,000 |
| Cheyenne County | $863 | 0.46% | $187,100 | 751 |
| Jackson County | $513 | 0.21% | $250,000 | 634 |
| Kiowa County | $862 | 0.58% | $148,600 | 574 |
| Hinsdale County | $1,286 | 0.29% | $438,800 | 473 |
| Mineral County | $1,462 | 0.35% | $413,000 | 434 |
| San Juan County | $1,195 | 0.29% | $406,900 | 362 |
About Property Taxes in Colorado
Property taxes in Colorado are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Colorado should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.