Arapahoe County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Arapahoe County homeowners pay a median $2,938 a year in property tax, 0.52% of a median $561,200 home: above Colorado's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Arapahoe County by home value, at 0.52%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,048 | $87 |
| $300,000 | $1,572 | $131 |
| $400,000 | $2,096 | $175 |
| $500,000 | $2,620 | $218 |
| $750,000 | $3,930 | $328 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,240 | $437 |
Arapahoe County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe County | 0.52% | $2,938 | $561,200 | $101,087 |
| Colorado | 0.48% | $2,602 | $539,400 | $95,470 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Arapahoe County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Arapahoe County?
The effective rate is 0.52%: a median $2,938 a year on a median $561,200 home. That's the 5th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Arapahoe County?
About $2,096 a year, $175 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Arapahoe County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Its rate is above the state's 0.48%. Across Colorado, covered counties range from 0.26% to 0.61%.
How do I lower my Arapahoe County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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