Colorado property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Colorado is 0.49%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 48 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,448 a year on a home worth $502,200. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,470 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.49%
- Median annual bill
- $2,448
- Median home value
- $502,200
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 48of 51
Property tax by county in Colorado
All 61 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | 0.41% | $1,773 | $431,000 | 736,008 |
| Denver County | 0.44% | $2,596 | $586,700 | 713,734 |
| Arapahoe County | 0.53% | $2,767 | $526,000 | 655,709 |
| Jefferson County | 0.47% | $2,867 | $604,400 | 579,715 |
| Adams County | 0.60% | $2,770 | $458,400 | 524,408 |
| Douglas County | 0.55% | $3,707 | $674,000 | 368,283 |
| Larimer County | 0.50% | $2,662 | $532,200 | 363,561 |
| Weld County | 0.50% | $2,242 | $444,500 | 340,711 |
| Boulder County | 0.54% | $3,821 | $713,900 | 328,317 |
| Pueblo County | 0.51% | $1,382 | $271,800 | 168,726 |
| Mesa County | 0.39% | $1,357 | $349,400 | 157,316 |
| Broomfield County | 0.62% | $3,888 | $631,600 | 75,110 |
| Garfield County | 0.43% | $2,095 | $490,600 | 62,034 |
| La Plata County | 0.26% | $1,452 | $549,100 | 56,088 |
| Eagle County | 0.41% | $3,339 | $814,700 | 55,374 |
| Fremont County | 0.38% | $1,081 | $282,100 | 49,394 |
| Montrose County | 0.36% | $1,280 | $357,900 | 43,272 |
| Delta County | 0.31% | $986 | $318,000 | 31,353 |
| Summit County | 0.31% | $2,641 | $850,700 | 30,857 |
| Morgan County | 0.53% | $1,574 | $299,300 | 29,186 |
| Elbert County | 0.45% | $2,981 | $664,600 | 27,152 |
| Montezuma County | 0.30% | $915 | $308,100 | 26,204 |
| Routt County | 0.33% | $2,490 | $756,200 | 24,990 |
| Teller County | 0.36% | $1,583 | $445,000 | 24,774 |
| Logan County | 0.47% | $1,072 | $228,100 | 21,067 |
| Chaffee County | 0.28% | $1,664 | $598,500 | 19,876 |
| Otero County | 0.32% | $518 | $160,700 | 18,460 |
| Park County | 0.34% | $1,679 | $489,300 | 17,739 |
| Gunnison County | 0.28% | $1,683 | $597,200 | 17,158 |
| Pitkin County | 0.39% | $4,450 | $1,131,200 | 17,119 |
| Alamosa County | 0.44% | $968 | $218,800 | 16,515 |
| Grand County | 0.35% | $1,763 | $507,200 | 15,794 |
| Las Animas County | 0.24% | $524 | $214,500 | 14,392 |
| Archuleta County | 0.34% | $1,541 | $451,400 | 13,730 |
| Moffat County | 0.43% | $1,129 | $262,500 | 13,258 |
| Prowers County | 0.33% | $494 | $150,900 | 11,931 |
| Rio Grande County | 0.41% | $893 | $215,400 | 11,394 |
| Yuma County | 0.48% | $1,025 | $215,600 | 9,921 |
| Clear Creek County | 0.38% | $2,160 | $572,800 | 9,358 |
| San Miguel County | 0.26% | $1,599 | $613,100 | 8,026 |
| Conejos County | 0.40% | $655 | $162,100 | 7,536 |
| Lake County | 0.38% | $1,544 | $401,300 | 7,411 |
| Kit Carson County | 0.52% | $1,141 | $221,400 | 7,015 |
| Huerfano County | 0.28% | $707 | $256,700 | 6,946 |
| Rio Blanco County | 0.34% | $837 | $243,400 | 6,518 |
| Saguache County | 0.34% | $679 | $200,000 | 6,511 |
| Gilpin County | 0.23% | $1,177 | $512,600 | 5,877 |
| Crowley County | 0.49% | $525 | $106,700 | 5,734 |
| Lincoln County | 0.38% | $886 | $232,100 | 5,561 |
| Bent County | 0.39% | $532 | $137,900 | 5,524 |
| Custer County | 0.36% | $1,300 | $358,800 | 5,073 |
| Ouray County | 0.28% | $1,854 | $670,100 | 5,024 |
| Washington County | 0.41% | $890 | $218,300 | 4,839 |
| Phillips County | 0.49% | $1,263 | $255,300 | 4,491 |
| Costilla County | 0.31% | $531 | $171,300 | 3,571 |
| Baca County | 0.41% | $496 | $122,000 | 3,460 |
| Dolores County | 0.24% | $558 | $231,900 | 2,385 |
| Sedgwick County | 0.47% | $671 | $142,700 | 2,346 |
| Cheyenne County | 0.46% | $863 | $187,100 | 1,732 |
| Jackson County | 0.21% | $513 | $250,000 | 1,422 |
| Kiowa County | 0.58% | $862 | $148,600 | 1,356 |
Colorado compared with the United States
The Colorado median bill of $2,448 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Colorado are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in Colorado is 0.49% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,470 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Colorado county has the highest property tax?
Broomfield County has the highest median effective rate in Colorado at 0.62%. Jackson County has the lowest at 0.21%. The largest county by population, El Paso County, is at 0.41%.