Garfield County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Garfield County homeowners pay a median $2,201 a year in property tax, 0.42% of a median $527,800 home: below Colorado's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Garfield County by home value, at 0.42%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $834 | $70 |
| $300,000 | $1,251 | $104 |
| $400,000 | $1,668 | $139 |
| $500,000 | $2,085 | $174 |
| $750,000 | $3,128 | $261 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,170 | $348 |
Garfield County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield County | 0.42% | $2,201 | $527,800 | $91,131 |
| 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 Garfield 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 Garfield County?
The effective rate is 0.42%: a median $2,201 a year on a median $527,800 home. That's the 12th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Garfield County?
About $1,668 a year, $139 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Garfield 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 Garfield 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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