Colorado property tax calculator
Estimate your Colorado property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.50%, #44 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Colorado property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 0.66% | $2,962 | $484,200 |
| Alamosa County | 0.45% | $1,024 | $239,100 |
| Arapahoe County | 0.55% | $2,938 | $561,200 |
| Archuleta County | 0.33% | $1,688 | $478,100 |
| Baca County | 0.40% | $545 | $122,900 |
| Bent County | 0.41% | $517 | $146,900 |
| Boulder County | 0.52% | $3,998 | $756,300 |
| Broomfield County | 0.66% | $4,007 | $664,500 |
| Chaffee County | 0.29% | $1,901 | $665,700 |
| Cheyenne County | 0.41% | $887 | $187,500 |
| Clear Creek County | 0.40% | $2,350 | $608,500 |
| Conejos County | 0.44% | $780 | $193,400 |
| Costilla County | 0.31% | $582 | $184,700 |
| Crowley County | 0.32% | $521 | $116,200 |
| Custer County | 0.35% | $1,547 | $392,100 |
| Delta County | 0.34% | $1,068 | $343,200 |
| Denver County | 0.47% | $2,751 | $616,000 |
| Dolores County | 0.39% | $659 | $247,600 |
| Douglas County | 0.57% | $3,947 | $713,600 |
| Eagle County | 0.36% | $3,510 | $839,500 |
| El Paso County | 0.45% | $1,874 | $461,000 |
| Elbert County | 0.47% | $3,214 | $709,800 |
| Fremont County | 0.36% | $1,175 | $324,000 |
| Garfield County | 0.39% | $2,201 | $527,800 |
| Gilpin County | 0.37% | $1,310 | $573,900 |
| Grand County | 0.30% | $2,071 | $601,500 |
| Gunnison County | 0.31% | $1,798 | $621,800 |
| Hinsdale County | 0.36% | $1,359 | $437,900 |
| Huerfano County | 0.31% | $699 | $247,800 |
| Jackson County | 0.22% | $416 | $239,600 |
| Jefferson County | 0.53% | $3,082 | $637,600 |
| Kiowa County | 0.63% | $939 | $161,500 |
| Kit Carson County | 0.48% | $1,185 | $239,500 |
| La Plata County | 0.27% | $1,552 | $591,500 |
| Lake County | 0.64% | $1,960 | $466,100 |
| Larimer County | 0.52% | $2,832 | $569,100 |
| Las Animas County | 0.27% | $535 | $237,600 |
| Lincoln County | 0.46% | $1,092 | $246,500 |
| Logan County | 0.45% | $1,132 | $245,300 |
| Mesa County | 0.38% | $1,439 | $378,600 |
| Mineral County | 0.33% | $1,500 | $430,500 |
| Moffat County | 0.52% | $1,146 | $289,500 |
| Montezuma County | 0.29% | $958 | $331,400 |
| Montrose County | 0.36% | $1,385 | $388,400 |
| Morgan County | 0.52% | $1,751 | $338,600 |
| Otero County | 0.37% | $520 | $168,900 |
| Ouray County | 0.24% | $2,050 | $739,800 |
| Park County | 0.39% | $1,771 | $532,100 |
| Phillips County | 0.50% | $1,456 | $258,200 |
| Pitkin County | 0.34% | $4,074 | $1,139,100 |
| Prowers County | 0.34% | $487 | $160,600 |
| Pueblo County | 0.52% | $1,467 | $291,300 |
| Rio Blanco County | 0.33% | $917 | $274,400 |
| Rio Grande County | 0.44% | $925 | $239,500 |
| Routt County | 0.28% | $2,736 | $854,700 |
| Saguache County | 0.43% | $690 | $212,600 |
| San Juan County | 0.29% | $1,364 | $432,500 |
| San Miguel County | 0.27% | $1,900 | $720,700 |
| Sedgwick County | 0.52% | $664 | $149,000 |
| Summit County | 0.32% | $2,995 | $939,900 |
| Teller County | 0.35% | $1,672 | $479,900 |
| Washington County | 0.42% | $874 | $226,200 |
| Weld County | 0.55% | $2,440 | $471,700 |
| Yuma County | 0.53% | $1,003 | $211,700 |
Colorado property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado's average effective property tax rate is 0.50% of home value, which ranks #44 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Colorado?
At the Colorado average of 0.50%, about $2,000 a year. By county it ranges from about $880 in Jackson County (0.22%) to about $2,640 in Adams County (0.66%).
Which Colorado county has the highest property tax rate?
Adams County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 0.66%. Jackson County has the lowest at 0.22%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Colorado property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Colorado? See the Colorado county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.