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Denver County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Denver County homeowners pay a median $2,751 a year in property tax, 0.45% of a median $616,000 home: below Colorado's 0.48% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Denver County by home value, at 0.45%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $310,000 | $1,386 | $115 |
| $460,000 | $2,056 | $171 |
| $620,000 | $2,771 | $231 |
| $920,000 | $4,112 | $343 |
| $1,230,000 | $5,498 | $458 |
Denver County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County | 0.45% | $2,751 | $616,000 | $94,718 |
| 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 Denver 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.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Denver County?
The effective rate is 0.45%: a median $2,751 a year on a median $616,000 home. That's the 10th highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Denver County?
About $1,788 a year, $149 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Denver 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 Denver 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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