Douglas County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Douglas County homeowners pay a median $3,947 a year in property tax, 0.55% of a median $713,600 home: above Colorado's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Douglas County by home value, at 0.55%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,106 | $92 |
| $300,000 | $1,659 | $138 |
| $400,000 | $2,212 | $184 |
| $500,000 | $2,765 | $230 |
| $750,000 | $4,148 | $346 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,530 | $461 |
Douglas County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 0.55% | $3,947 | $713,600 | $149,594 |
| 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County?
The effective rate is 0.55%: a median $3,947 a year on a median $713,600 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Douglas County?
About $2,212 a year, $184 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Douglas 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 Douglas 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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