Property Tax in Larimer County, Colorado
Homeowners in Larimer County, Colorado pay a median of $2,662 a year in real estate taxes, on a median home value of $532,200. Those are the Census Bureau's published medians for the county (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023) — the typical bill and the typical home value for owner-occupied households.
What the Larimer County numbers mean
The median is the midpoint of the county's actual bills: half of Larimer County homeowners pay more than $2,662 a year and half pay less. The exact bill for any one home depends on its assessed value, exemptions, and which school, municipal and special districts cover it.
Set against the median home value of $532,200, the median bill works out to a derived effective rate of 0.50%. That rate is an estimate computed from the two medians — no county publishes a rate calculated this way — but it adjusts for home prices, which makes comparisons between counties more meaningful.
The key figures for Larimer County
| Measure | Larimer County |
|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid per year | $2,662 |
| Median home value | $532,200 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.50% |
| Equivalent monthly tax | $222 |
| Tax per $100,000 of value (derived) | $500 |
| Illustrative tax on a $400,000 home (derived rate) | $2,000 |
For context, the Colorado medians are $2,448 of tax on $502,200 of value, and the US medians are $2,969 on $303,400. *Derived figures are estimates from Census medians, not official rates.
Larimer County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Colorado: #10 of 64 counties
- Median home value rank in Colorado: #17 of 64
- Population rank in Colorado: #7 of 64 (363,561 residents)
- Population density rank: #9 of 64 (140 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Colorado: #9 of 64 (2,595 sq mi, 2.5% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $222; per $1,000 of home value: $0.50
How Larimer County compares
Of the 64 Colorado counties with published data, 9 have a higher median property tax bill than Larimer County's $2,662, putting the county at #10 in the state. Its bill is about 9% higher than the state median of $2,448 and about 10% lower than the national median of $2,969.
Rates and values pull in opposite directions: an expensive housing market can produce big bills at ordinary rates. Here the derived rate is 0.50%, versus 0.98% derived nationally, and the median home value ranks #17 within Colorado.
Some extra context for Larimer County: the median bill works out to about $222 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $500 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 363,561 people — the #7 most populous county in Colorado, spread over 2,595 square miles, a density of about 140 people per square mile. Its median home value, $532,200, ranks #17 among the state's 64 counties with data.
Nationally, Larimer County's median bill of $2,662 ranks #601 of 3133 counties with published data — inside the top 19% of counties by tax paid. The county accounts for about 6.3% of Colorado's population, its median home value is about 6% above the state median, and at the derived rate the median home would hand over roughly 5.00% of its value in tax across a decade. Within the state, the distance from Larimer County to the most expensive county, Pitkin County ($4,450), is $1,788 a year.
Counties nearest Larimer County in the Colorado ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County, CO | $2,770 | $458,400 | 0.60% |
| Arapahoe County, CO | $2,767 | $526,000 | 0.53% |
| Summit County, CO | $2,641 | $850,700 | 0.31% |
| Denver County, CO | $2,596 | $586,700 | 0.44% |
How the tax is worked out
The bill is built in stages. First the assessor puts a market value on the property. Exemptions — a homestead exemption above all — then reduce the taxable amount. Finally the combined local rate is applied. To see the scale: at the county's derived rate of 0.50%, each $100,000 of value corresponds to about $500 of tax a year, and a $400,000 home to roughly $2,000. Real bills use the official assessment and district rates, not this derived figure, so treat the example as a sense of scale only.
Checking your assessment in Larimer County
Believe your assessment is too high? The practical order of attack is: obtain your record card and audit it line by line; collect comparable recent sales in Larimer County; ask the assessor's office to correct anything plainly wrong; and, if the value still seems off, lodge a formal appeal ahead of the deadline printed on your assessment notice. Windows are short — often 30 to 90 days — and late appeals are usually rejected outright, however strong the case.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Larimer County, Colorado?
The median real estate tax paid in Larimer County, Colorado is $2,662 per year, on a median home value of $532,200 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Larimer County, Colorado?
Dividing Larimer County's median tax bill ($2,662) by its median home value ($532,200) gives a derived effective rate of 0.50%. This is an estimate computed from two Census survey medians — it is not the county's official tax rate.
How does Larimer County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Larimer County ranks #10 of 64 Colorado counties with published data by median taxes paid. Its median bill of $2,662 is about 9% higher than the Colorado median of $2,448.
How are property taxes calculated in Larimer County, Colorado?
Three steps produce the bill: an assessment of market value by the local assessor, a reduction for exemptions you qualify for (a homestead exemption is the common one), and multiplication by the combined rates of the county, municipality, school district and any special districts covering the property. The median result in Larimer County is $2,662 of tax on a $532,200 median home value.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Larimer County, Colorado?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Larimer County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.