CountyTax

Colorado property tax rates by county

Colorado · #48 of 52 · 64 counties

0.48%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,602 · median home value $539,400

Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Feb 28, Second half due Jun 15. Payment dates ↓

Same house, different county

Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $539,400 home, the Colorado median: about $3,300 a year in Adams County (0.61%) versus $1,415 in La Plata County (0.26%) — $1,885 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.

Where most Colorado residents live

CountyRateMedian taxOf income
El Paso County#27 of 640.41%$1,8742.1%
Denver County#19 of 640.45%$2,7512.9%
Arapahoe County#7 of 640.52%$2,9382.9%
Jefferson County#13 of 640.48%$3,0822.8%
Adams County#1 of 640.61%$2,9623.1%

Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.

Counties, highest rate first

When it's due in Colorado

All states
First half
Due Feb 28
Late from Mar 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second half
Due Jun 15
Late from Jun 16 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty1% per month interest beginning on day following delinquency date (C.R.S. § 39-10-104.5(3))
Early-payment discountnone (single full payment option due 04-30 without penalty)
Appeal windowprotest to county assessor by June 8 for real property (C.R.S. § 39-5-122)

Taxpayers may pay in 2 halves (last day of Feb and June 15) or in one full payment on or before April 30. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed January. Source: C.R.S. § 39-10-104.5, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.