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Douglas County, CO Property Tax Calculator
Douglas County homeowners pay a median $3,947 a year in property tax, 0.55% of a median $713,600 home: above Colorado's 0.48% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Douglas County by home value, at 0.55%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $360,000 | $1,991 | $166 |
| $540,000 | $2,986 | $249 |
| $710,000 | $3,926 | $327 |
| $1,070,000 | $5,917 | $493 |
| $1,430,000 | $7,908 | $659 |
Douglas County against Colorado and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 0.55% | $3,947 | $713,600 | $149,594 |
| 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County?
The effective rate is 0.55%: a median $3,947 a year on a median $713,600 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 15 Colorado counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Douglas County?
About $2,212 a year, $184 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Douglas County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Its rate is above the state's 0.48%. Across Colorado, covered counties range from 0.26% to 0.61%.
How do I lower my Douglas 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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