Costilla County Property Taxes

Costilla County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

66% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$44/mo escrow

#14 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.31%

vs. Colorado Avg66% below
vs. National Avg80.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$171,300

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$931

$78/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$455

$38/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Costilla County, Colorado

Costilla's tax rate below national median

Costilla County's effective rate of 0.310% sits comfortably below the national median of 0.370%, placing it in roughly the 30th percentile. On a $171,300 median home, residents pay just $531 annually—far below the national median property tax of $2,690.

Colorado's lower-tax counties

Costilla's 0.310% rate ranks among Colorado's lowest, sitting notably below the state average of 0.393%. The county's median tax of $531 is among the state's most affordable, reflecting both low effective rates and modest home values.

South-central tax advantage

Costilla's 0.310% rate is one of Colorado's most favorable, lower than neighboring Conejos County (0.404%). This rural southern Colorado county offers some of the state's lightest property tax burdens.

Median home costs just $531 yearly

On Costilla's $171,300 median home, annual property taxes run approximately $531. Mortgage holders pay $931, while those without mortgages pay $455.

Even low taxes warrant review

Many Colorado property owners are overassessed relative to market value and can appeal their valuations to save hundreds annually. If you believe your home is assessed too high, your county assessor's office can walk you through the process.

How Costilla County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Costilla County$531
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Costilla County

0.31%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Costilla County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Costilla County, Colorado is 0.31%. 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 Costilla County?
The median annual property tax payment in Costilla County is $531. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $931, while those without a mortgage pay $455.
How does Costilla County compare to the Colorado average?
Costilla County's effective tax rate of 0.31% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Costilla County is $531, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Costilla County, Colorado?
The median home value in Costilla County, Colorado is $171,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Costilla County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Costilla County's effective property tax rate of 0.31% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $531 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Costilla County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Costilla County ranks #14 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.31% and median annual tax of $531, it falls in the lower 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.