Adams County Property Taxes
Adams County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
77.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$231/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
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
0.60%
Effective rate
Colorado Avg
0.39%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.