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El Paso County

El Paso County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.41%

Median Annual Tax

$1,773

How El Paso County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

El Paso County$1,773
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

El Paso County

0.41%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,828

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,611

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,773

Monthly Escrow

$148

Effective Rate

0.41%

vs. Colorado State Average▲ 13.7% above
vs. National Average▼ 34.1% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in El Paso County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in El Paso 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 El Paso County?
The median annual property tax payment in El Paso County is $1,773. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,828, while those without a mortgage pay $1,611.
How does El Paso County compare to the Colorado average?
El Paso County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in El Paso County is $1,773, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in El Paso County, Colorado?
The median home value in El Paso County, Colorado is $431,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Colorado?
Property taxes in Colorado are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Eagle County(CO)

Rate0.41%
Median Tax$3,339

Rio Grande County(CO)

Rate0.41%
Median Tax$893

Washington County(CO)

Rate0.41%
Median Tax$890

Baca County(CO)

Rate0.41%
Median Tax$496
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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.

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