Costilla County, CO property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Costilla County is 0.31%, below the Colorado median of 0.49% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $531 a year on a home worth $171,300.
- Effective rate
- 0.31%
- Median annual bill
- $531
- Median home value
- $171,300
- Rank in Colorado
- 48of 61
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $620 | $52 |
| $300,000 | $930 | $78 |
| $400,000 | $1,240 | $103 |
| $500,000 | $1,550 | $129 |
| $750,000 | $2,325 | $194 |
| $1,000,000 | $3,100 | $258 |
Costilla County compared with Colorado and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costilla County | 0.31% | $531 | $171,300 |
| Colorado median | 0.49% | $2,448 | $502,200 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Costilla County, CO?
The median effective property tax rate in Costilla County is 0.31% of home value, below the Colorado median of 0.49% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $531 a year on a median home value of $171,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Costilla County?
About $1,240 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.31%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Costilla County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Costilla County ranks 48 of 61 Colorado counties by effective rate. The Colorado median is 0.49% and the median bill is $2,448.