Denver County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Denver County homeowners pay a median $2,751 a year in property tax, 0.45% of a median $616,000 home: below Colorado's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Denver County by home value, at 0.45%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $894 | $75 |
| $300,000 | $1,341 | $112 |
| $400,000 | $1,788 | $149 |
| $500,000 | $2,235 | $186 |
| $750,000 | $3,353 | $279 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,470 | $373 |
Denver County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County | 0.45% | $2,751 | $616,000 | $94,718 |
| 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 Denver 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 Denver County?
The effective rate is 0.45%: a median $2,751 a year on a median $616,000 home. That's the 10th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Denver County?
About $1,788 a year, $149 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Denver County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Its rate is below the state's 0.48%. Across Colorado, covered counties range from 0.26% to 0.61%.
How do I lower my Denver 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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