El Paso County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$148/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.41%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$431,000
State avg $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,828
$152/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,611
$134/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#40
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a El Paso County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.41%
0.02 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,773
$213 above the state median
State position
#40
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 64 Colorado counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso taxes slightly above national median
El Paso County's effective rate of 0.411% exceeds the national median of 0.381%, placing it in approximately the 55th percentile nationally. Homeowners pay a median of $1,773 annually, well below the national median of $2,690, because El Paso's median home value of $431,000 is below the U.S. average.
El Paso ranks middle of Colorado counties
With an effective rate of 0.411%, El Paso sits modestly above Colorado's state average of 0.393%, placing it squarely in the middle tier. The median tax of $1,773 exceeds Colorado's median of $1,560, but El Paso remains more affordable than Denver or the mountain counties.
El Paso undercuts Douglas, competes with Denver
El Paso's 0.411% rate is significantly lower than Douglas County's 0.550% and slightly below Denver's 0.443%, but higher than Fremont's 0.383%. As Colorado Springs' home county, El Paso offers a middle-ground tax position among the state's major population centers.
El Paso homeowners pay $1,773 yearly
On El Paso County's median home value of $431,000, the typical property owner pays approximately $1,773 in annual property taxes. This relatively moderate burden makes El Paso competitive for families and retirees seeking affordable mountain-adjacent living.
El Paso homeowners should verify assessments
Like all Colorado counties, El Paso sees regular overassessments, particularly in rapidly growing areas around Colorado Springs. A free assessment appeal can help homeowners confirm their tax is based on accurate comparable sales data.
How El Paso County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
El Paso County
0.41%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.