Denver County Property Taxes
Denver County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
66.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$216/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.44%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$586,700
State avg ▲ $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,632
$219/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,491
$208/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Denver County, Colorado
Denver taxes higher than most Americans
Denver's effective tax rate of 0.443% exceeds the national median of 0.381%, placing the county in approximately the 60th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,596 annually, which is modest compared to the national median of $2,690, because Denver's median home value of $586,700 sits well above the U.S. average of $281,900.
Denver ranks in Colorado's upper tier
With an effective rate of 0.443%, Denver ranks above Colorado's state average of 0.393%, placing it in the upper half of the state's 64 counties. The county's median tax of $2,596 significantly exceeds Colorado's state median of $1,560, reflecting both higher property values and tax rates.
Denver pays more than mountain neighbors
Denver's 0.443% rate is notably higher than Eagle County's 0.410% and Garfield County's 0.427%, though lower than Douglas County's 0.550%. Among the region's comparable counties, Denver's tax burden sits solidly in the middle range, offering a balance between urban amenities and moderate levy rates.
Typical Denver homeowner pays $2,596 yearly
On Denver's median home value of $586,700, a homeowner pays approximately $2,596 in annual property taxes at the current 0.443% effective rate. This estimate can vary based on specific property assessments and local exemptions.
Denver homeowners can appeal assessments
Research suggests that many Colorado homeowners are overassessed by 5–15%, meaning you may be paying more than your fair share. If your property's assessed value seems high relative to comparable homes, filing an appeal with Denver's assessor's office is free and could reduce your annual tax bill.
How Denver County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Denver County
0.44%
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.