El Paso County, CO Property Tax Calculator
El Paso County homeowners pay a median $1,874 a year in property tax, 0.41% of a median $461,000 home: below Colorado's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in El Paso County by home value, at 0.41%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $814 | $68 |
| $300,000 | $1,221 | $102 |
| $400,000 | $1,628 | $136 |
| $500,000 | $2,035 | $170 |
| $750,000 | $3,053 | $254 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,070 | $339 |
El Paso County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | 0.41% | $1,874 | $461,000 | $90,363 |
| 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 El Paso 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 El Paso County?
The effective rate is 0.41%: a median $1,874 a year on a median $461,000 home. That's the 13th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in El Paso County?
About $1,628 a year, $136 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does El Paso 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 El Paso 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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