Alamosa County Property Taxes

Alamosa County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

37.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#44 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.44%

vs. Colorado Avg37.9% below
vs. National Avg64% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$218,800

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,081

$90/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$868

$72/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#44

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Alamosa County, Colorado

Alamosa taxes well below national average

Alamosa County's effective rate of 0.442% falls well short of the national median of 0.52%, placing it in the bottom 40% of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $968 is 64% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Below-average burden across Colorado

Alamosa County ranks in the middle-to-lower range statewide with an effective rate of 0.442%, just above Colorado's 0.393% average. At $968, its median property tax is still 38% below the state median of $1,560.

Most affordable in south-central region

Alamosa County's 0.442% rate is the lowest among its south-central neighbors, undercutting Archuleta County (0.341%) in tax burden for the median home. The region's rural, lower-valued homes keep overall obligations manageable.

What your $219k home costs

A median-valued home in Alamosa County at $218,800 generates approximately $968 in annual property taxes. With mortgage tax deductions factored in, your effective cost rises to $1,081 per year.

Still worth appealing your assessment

Even at Alamosa County's lower rates, overassessed homeowners can recover meaningful savings through a property tax appeal. Request your county assessor's recent valuation and compare it to actual market sales.

How Alamosa County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Alamosa County$968
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Alamosa County

0.44%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Alamosa County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Alamosa County, Colorado is 0.44%. 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 Alamosa County?
The median annual property tax payment in Alamosa County is $968. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,081, while those without a mortgage pay $868.
How does Alamosa County compare to the Colorado average?
Alamosa County's effective tax rate of 0.44% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Alamosa County is $968, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Alamosa County, Colorado?
The median home value in Alamosa County, Colorado is $218,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Alamosa County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Alamosa County's effective property tax rate of 0.44% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.05% 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 Alamosa County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Alamosa County ranks #44 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.44% and median annual tax of $968, 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.