Jefferson County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $3,082 a year in property tax, 0.48% of a median $637,600 home: the same as Colorado's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.48%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $966 | $81 |
| $300,000 | $1,449 | $121 |
| $400,000 | $1,932 | $161 |
| $500,000 | $2,415 | $201 |
| $750,000 | $3,623 | $302 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,830 | $403 |
Jefferson County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.48% | $3,082 | $637,600 | $110,656 |
| 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 0.48%: a median $3,082 a year on a median $637,600 home. That's the 9th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $1,932 a year, $161 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Its rate is the same as the state's 0.48%. Across Colorado, covered counties range from 0.26% to 0.61%.
How do I lower my Jefferson 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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