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Boulder County

Boulder County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.54%

Median Annual Tax

$3,821

How Boulder County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Boulder County$3,821
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Boulder County

0.54%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,842

per year

Without Mortgage

$3,779

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,821

Monthly Escrow

$318

Effective Rate

0.54%

vs. Colorado State Average▲ 144.9% above
vs. National Average▲ 42% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Boulder County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Boulder County, Colorado is 0.54%. 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 Boulder County?
The median annual property tax payment in Boulder County is $3,821. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,842, while those without a mortgage pay $3,779.
How does Boulder County compare to the Colorado average?
Boulder County's effective tax rate of 0.54% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Boulder County is $3,821, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Boulder County, Colorado?
The median home value in Boulder County, Colorado is $713,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Colorado?
Property taxes in Colorado are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Arapahoe County(CO)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$2,767

Morgan County(CO)

Rate0.53%
Median Tax$1,574

Douglas County(CO)

Rate0.55%
Median Tax$3,707

Kit Carson County(CO)

Rate0.52%
Median Tax$1,141
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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.

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