Adams County Property Taxes

Adams County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

77.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$231/mo escrow

#63 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.60%

vs. Colorado Avg77.6% above
vs. National Avg3% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$458,400

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,902

$242/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,343

$195/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#63

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Adams County, Colorado

Adams taxes rank high nationally

Adams County's effective tax rate of 0.604% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.52%, placing it in the top 25% of U.S. counties by burden. The median property tax here is $2,770, slightly above the national median of $2,690, despite homes being pricier than average.

Highest rate in Colorado

Adams County has the highest effective property tax rate among Colorado's 64 counties at 0.604%, nearly 54% above the state average of 0.393%. Its median tax of $2,770 is 78% higher than Colorado's median of $1,560.

Outpaces metro neighbors

Adams County's 0.604% rate far exceeds Arapahoe County (0.526%) and Boulder County (0.535%), despite similar home values in the Denver metro region. Only Broomfield County (0.616%) taxes at a higher rate in the immediate area.

What your $458k home costs

A median-valued home in Adams County at $458,400 generates approximately $2,770 in annual property taxes. With mortgage tax deductions, your effective cost rises to $2,902 per year.

Appeal your assessment today

Many Adams County homeowners are assessed above fair market value and could recover hundreds annually through a formal appeal. Check your assessment against recent comparable sales in your neighborhood—the appeal process is free and straightforward.

How Adams County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Adams County$2,770
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Adams County

0.60%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Adams County, Colorado is 0.60%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Adams County?
The median annual property tax payment in Adams County is $2,770. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,902, while those without a mortgage pay $2,343.
How does Adams County compare to the Colorado average?
Adams County's effective tax rate of 0.60% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Adams County is $2,770, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Adams County, Colorado?
The median home value in Adams County, Colorado is $458,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Adams County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Adams County's effective property tax rate of 0.60% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.21% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Adams County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Adams County ranks #63 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.60% and median annual tax of $2,770, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.