La Plata County, CO Property Tax Calculator
La Plata County homeowners pay a median $1,552 a year in property tax, 0.26% of a median $591,500 home: below Colorado's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in La Plata County by home value, at 0.26%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $524 | $44 |
| $300,000 | $786 | $66 |
| $400,000 | $1,048 | $87 |
| $500,000 | $1,310 | $109 |
| $750,000 | $1,965 | $164 |
| $1,000,000 | $2,620 | $218 |
La Plata County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata County | 0.26% | $1,552 | $591,500 | $86,056 |
| 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 La Plata 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 La Plata County?
The effective rate is 0.26%: a median $1,552 a year on a median $591,500 home. That's the 15th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in La Plata County?
About $1,048 a year, $87 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does La Plata 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 La Plata 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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