Property Tax in Colorado by County
The typical Colorado homeowner pays $2,448 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $502,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 64 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 18% lower than the US median of $2,969.
Within Colorado, the highest median tax bill is in Pitkin County, CO at $4,450, and the lowest is in Prowers County, CO at $494. The gap mostly reflects differences in home values and in the local rates set by counties, school districts and municipalities.
Looking across the state, 6 of 64 counties with published data have a median tax bill above the US median of $2,969. The middle county figure in Colorado — the median of the county medians — is $1,300, and county medians range from $494 in Prowers County to $4,450 in Pitkin County, a spread that shows how local the tax burden is even within one state.
For orientation: the county with the most residents is El Paso County (736,008 people), and the county covering the most land is Las Animas County (4,773 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
Where people live in Colorado: El Paso County leads with 736,008 residents (median tax $1,773, median home $431,000), followed by Denver County (713,734; $2,596 on $586,700) and Arapahoe County (655,709; $2,767 on $526,000).
Colorado counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitkin County, CO | $4,450 | $1,131,200 | 0.39% | 17,119 |
| Broomfield County, CO | $3,888 | $631,600 | 0.62% | 75,110 |
| Boulder County, CO | $3,821 | $713,900 | 0.54% | 328,317 |
| Douglas County, CO | $3,707 | $674,000 | 0.55% | 368,283 |
| Eagle County, CO | $3,339 | $814,700 | 0.41% | 55,374 |
| Elbert County, CO | $2,981 | $664,600 | 0.45% | 27,152 |
| Jefferson County, CO | $2,867 | $604,400 | 0.47% | 579,715 |
| Adams County, CO | $2,770 | $458,400 | 0.60% | 524,408 |
| Arapahoe County, CO | $2,767 | $526,000 | 0.53% | 655,709 |
| Larimer County, CO | $2,662 | $532,200 | 0.50% | 363,561 |
| Summit County, CO | $2,641 | $850,700 | 0.31% | 30,857 |
| Denver County, CO | $2,596 | $586,700 | 0.44% | 713,734 |
| Routt County, CO | $2,490 | $756,200 | 0.33% | 24,990 |
| Weld County, CO | $2,242 | $444,500 | 0.50% | 340,711 |
| Clear Creek County, CO | $2,160 | $572,800 | 0.38% | 9,358 |
| Garfield County, CO | $2,095 | $490,600 | 0.43% | 62,034 |
| Ouray County, CO | $1,854 | $670,100 | 0.28% | 5,024 |
| El Paso County, CO | $1,773 | $431,000 | 0.41% | 736,008 |
| Grand County, CO | $1,763 | $507,200 | 0.35% | 15,794 |
| Gunnison County, CO | $1,683 | $597,200 | 0.28% | 17,158 |
| Park County, CO | $1,679 | $489,300 | 0.34% | 17,739 |
| Chaffee County, CO | $1,664 | $598,500 | 0.28% | 19,876 |
| San Miguel County, CO | $1,599 | $613,100 | 0.26% | 8,026 |
| Teller County, CO | $1,583 | $445,000 | 0.36% | 24,774 |
| Morgan County, CO | $1,574 | $299,300 | 0.53% | 29,186 |
| Lake County, CO | $1,544 | $401,300 | 0.39% | 7,411 |
| Archuleta County, CO | $1,541 | $451,400 | 0.34% | 13,730 |
| Mineral County, CO | $1,462 | $413,000 | 0.35% | 799 |
| La Plata County, CO | $1,452 | $549,100 | 0.26% | 56,088 |
| Pueblo County, CO | $1,382 | $271,800 | 0.51% | 168,726 |
| Mesa County, CO | $1,357 | $349,400 | 0.39% | 157,316 |
| Custer County, CO | $1,300 | $358,800 | 0.36% | 5,073 |
| Hinsdale County, CO | $1,286 | $438,800 | 0.29% | 939 |
| Montrose County, CO | $1,280 | $357,900 | 0.36% | 43,272 |
| Phillips County, CO | $1,263 | $255,300 | 0.49% | 4,491 |
| San Juan County, CO | $1,195 | $406,900 | 0.29% | 690 |
| Gilpin County, CO | $1,177 | $512,600 | 0.23% | 5,877 |
| Kit Carson County, CO | $1,141 | $221,400 | 0.52% | 7,015 |
| Moffat County, CO | $1,129 | $262,500 | 0.43% | 13,258 |
| Fremont County, CO | $1,081 | $282,100 | 0.38% | 49,394 |
| Logan County, CO | $1,072 | $228,100 | 0.47% | 21,067 |
| Yuma County, CO | $1,025 | $215,600 | 0.47% | 9,921 |
| Delta County, CO | $986 | $318,000 | 0.31% | 31,353 |
| Alamosa County, CO | $968 | $218,800 | 0.44% | 16,515 |
| Montezuma County, CO | $915 | $308,100 | 0.30% | 26,204 |
| Rio Grande County, CO | $893 | $215,400 | 0.41% | 11,394 |
| Washington County, CO | $890 | $218,300 | 0.41% | 4,839 |
| Lincoln County, CO | $886 | $232,100 | 0.38% | 5,561 |
| Cheyenne County, CO | $863 | $187,100 | 0.46% | 1,732 |
| Kiowa County, CO | $862 | $148,600 | 0.58% | 1,356 |
| Rio Blanco County, CO | $837 | $243,400 | 0.34% | 6,518 |
| Huerfano County, CO | $707 | $256,700 | 0.28% | 6,946 |
| Saguache County, CO | $679 | $200,000 | 0.34% | 6,511 |
| Sedgwick County, CO | $671 | $142,700 | 0.47% | 2,346 |
| Conejos County, CO | $655 | $162,100 | 0.40% | 7,536 |
| Dolores County, CO | $558 | $231,900 | 0.24% | 2,385 |
| Bent County, CO | $532 | $137,900 | 0.39% | 5,524 |
| Costilla County, CO | $531 | $171,300 | 0.31% | 3,571 |
| Crowley County, CO | $525 | $106,700 | 0.49% | 5,734 |
| Las Animas County, CO | $524 | $214,500 | 0.24% | 14,392 |
| Otero County, CO | $518 | $160,700 | 0.32% | 18,460 |
| Jackson County, CO | $513 | $250,000 | 0.20% | 1,422 |
| Baca County, CO | $496 | $122,000 | 0.41% | 3,460 |
| Prowers County, CO | $494 | $150,900 | 0.33% | 11,931 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Colorado
Property tax in Colorado is administered locally. As in almost every state, the process starts with an assessment: a local assessor (in most places a county official) estimates the market value of your property. That value, minus any exemptions you qualify for — homestead exemptions are the most common — is multiplied by the combined rates of the local taxing districts where the property sits: typically the county, a municipality, a school district, and sometimes special districts such as fire or water districts.
If your assessment notice shows a value that looks too high, you can usually appeal. Start by asking the assessor's office for your property record card and checking it for simple errors — wrong square footage, an extra bathroom, a missed exemption. If the value still looks wrong, gather evidence: recent sales of similar homes nearby, or an independent appraisal. Appeals go to the local review board named on your notice, and the deadline on that notice controls — appeal windows are typically short.
One caution applies everywhere in Colorado: the median figures on this page describe the typical owner-occupied household across the whole state. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, your exemptions, and your exact combination of local districts, so use these numbers as a benchmark and confirm specifics with your county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Colorado?
The median real estate tax paid in Colorado is $2,448 per year, on a median home value of $502,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Colorado county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Pitkin County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $4,450 per year.
Which Colorado county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Prowers County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $494 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Colorado?
Assessments in Colorado are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.