Douglas County Property Taxes
Douglas County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
137.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$309/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$674,000
State avg ▲ $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,730
$311/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,630
$303/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#61
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County taxes rank in top 25%
Douglas County's effective rate of 0.550% places it in the 75th percentile nationally, making it a high-tax county by American standards. Homeowners pay a median of $3,707 annually, the highest among Colorado's major counties, on a median home value of $674,000.
Douglas has Colorado's steepest tax rate
Douglas County's 0.550% effective rate is the highest in Colorado, exceeding the state average of 0.393% by 40%. The median tax of $3,707 is more than double Colorado's median of $1,560, reflecting the county's affluent, rapidly growing suburbs.
Douglas towers over nearby Denver suburbs
Douglas's 0.550% rate far exceeds neighboring Denver (0.443%), El Paso (0.411%), and Elbert (0.449%), making it Colorado's most expensive county for property taxes. This premium reflects Douglas's investment in schools and rapid suburban development.
Douglas homeowners pay $3,707 annually
On the median home value of $674,000, a typical Douglas County property owner pays approximately $3,707 in property taxes each year. Homeowners with mortgages pay $3,730; those without pay $3,630.
High-value Douglas properties warrant review
In high-growth counties like Douglas, assessment lags can benefit newer homeowners, but overassessment is still common on older properties. A professional assessment review or appeal can identify if your property is overvalued, potentially saving hundreds annually.
How Douglas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Douglas County
0.55%
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.