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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%.
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Property tax in La Plata County by home value, at 0.26%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $786 | $66 |
| $440,000 | $1,153 | $96 |
| $590,000 | $1,546 | $129 |
| $890,000 | $2,332 | $194 |
| $1,180,000 | $3,092 | $258 |
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.
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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