How to calculate property taxes in Colorado
To estimate property taxes in Colorado, multiply the home value by the local property tax rate. This page applies the state average effective owner-occupied rate of 0.50%, so a home valued at $500,000 produces a baseline annual estimate of $2,500.
Colorado has one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the country, set against a relatively low residential assessment ratio.
Actual tax bills can include county, city, school district, property classification, exemption, and assessment rules, so investors should verify the final number with the local assessor before closing.
Comparing returns across markets? Use the cap rate calculator and cash-on-cash return calculator, which let you include property taxes as an operating expense.