๐Ÿ”๏ธ Colorado Property Tax 2026 โ€ข Estimator

Colorado Property Tax Calculator

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Colorado property tax, estimated for 2026. Enter your assessed value and county to get your projected annual bill, factoring in county rates (0.5%โ€“1.5%+), assessment rate (6.95%), and senior exemption.Updated 2026

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๐Ÿ“Š Assessment Rate: 6.95% (residential) ยท Gallagher Amendment repealed ยท Senior exemption (65+) ยท TABOR limits tax increases
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Colorado Property Tax Estimator โ€” Quick Look

Estimated annual property tax for common home values (2026 assessment rate: 6.95%).

Market ValueCountyMill RateAnnual TaxMonthly
$400,000Denver (68 mills)68$1,890$158
$500,000Denver (68 mills)68$2,363$197
$500,000Jefferson (75 mills)75$2,606$217
$500,000Boulder (70 mills)70$2,433$203
$800,000Denver (68 mills)68$3,781$315
$1,000,000Eagle (55 mills)55$3,823$319

* Estimates for primary residence at 6.95% assessment rate. Actual tax varies by city and special districts.

Colorado Property Tax Information 2026

Assessment Rate: 6.95% for residential property (down from 7.15% in 2025) Property Tax

Mill Rate Range: 40โ€“85 mills (4%โ€“8.5% on assessed value) depending on county and district.

Key Programs:

  • Senior Exemption: 50% exemption on first $200,000 of actual value for 65+ (varies by county)
  • TABOR (1992): Limits annual tax revenue growth to inflation + population growth
  • Gallagher Amendment Repeal (2020): Assessment rates now set by legislature
  • Disabled Veterans Exemption: Up to 100% exemption for eligible disabled veterans

Tax Composition: County ~30%, City ~20%, School ~40%, Special districts ~10%

Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs โ€” cdola.colorado.gov ยท Updated July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado property tax assessment rate for 2026?
The residential assessment rate for 2026 is 6.95%. This is the percentage of your home's market value that is subject to taxation. For example, a $500,000 home has an assessed value of $34,750.
What is the Senior Exemption in Colorado?
Colorado offers a property tax exemption for seniors 65+ that exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual value. This can save seniors up to $500โ€“$700 per year depending on the mill rate.

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๐Ÿ“Š Data Methodology

Colorado property tax calculations use county-specific mill rates from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Residential assessment rate: 6.95% for 2026. Senior exemption of 50% on first $200,000 applies in many counties. Source: CO DOLA ยท Updated July 2026

Last updated: July 26, 2026