Eagle County Property Taxes

Eagle County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

114% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$278/mo escrow

#39 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Colorado Avg114% above
vs. National Avg24.1% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$814,700

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,213

$268/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,668

$306/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#39

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Eagle County, Colorado

Eagle County taxes beat U.S. average

Eagle County's effective rate of 0.410% sits slightly above the national median of 0.381%, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. Despite median annual taxes of $3,339, which exceeds the national median of $2,690, this is driven by Eagle's luxury mountain property values averaging $814,700.

Eagle County taxes slightly above state norm

Eagle's 0.410% effective rate exceeds Colorado's state average of 0.393%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of Colorado counties. The median tax of $3,339 is more than double the state median of $1,560, reflecting the county's concentration of high-value mountain real estate.

Eagle's rate sits middle of ski region

Eagle's 0.410% rate falls between Garfield County's 0.427% and Denver's 0.443%, making it competitively positioned among mountain communities. However, Eagle's higher median home values push the absolute tax burden well above its peers in the region.

Eagle homeowners pay $3,339 per year

On Eagle County's median home value of $814,700, the typical property owner pays approximately $3,339 in annual property taxes. This substantial bill reflects both the county's above-average tax rate and the region's premium mountain property values.

Luxury properties often get overassessed

High-value mountain properties in Eagle County are frequently reassessed, and overvaluation relative to comparable sales is common. Filing an assessment appeal is straightforward and free; many Eagle County homeowners recover hundreds or thousands in annual tax savings.

How Eagle County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Eagle County$3,339
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Eagle County

0.41%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Eagle County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Eagle County, Colorado is 0.41%. 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 Eagle County?
The median annual property tax payment in Eagle County is $3,339. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,213, while those without a mortgage pay $3,668.
How does Eagle County compare to the Colorado average?
Eagle County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Eagle County is $3,339, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Eagle County, Colorado?
The median home value in Eagle County, Colorado is $814,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Eagle County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Eagle County's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.02% 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 Eagle County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Eagle County ranks #39 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $3,339, it falls in the middle 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.