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Elbert County

Elbert County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.45%

Median Annual Tax

$2,981

How Elbert County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Elbert County$2,981
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Elbert County

0.45%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,128

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,640

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,981

Monthly Escrow

$248

Effective Rate

0.45%

vs. Colorado State Average▲ 91.1% above
vs. National Average▲ 10.8% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Elbert County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Elbert County, Colorado is 0.45%. 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 Elbert County?
The median annual property tax payment in Elbert County is $2,981. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,128, while those without a mortgage pay $2,640.
How does Elbert County compare to the Colorado average?
Elbert County's effective tax rate of 0.45% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Elbert County is $2,981, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Elbert County, Colorado?
The median home value in Elbert County, Colorado is $664,600, 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

Denver County(CO)

Rate0.44%
Median Tax$2,596

Alamosa County(CO)

Rate0.44%
Median Tax$968

Cheyenne County(CO)

Rate0.46%
Median Tax$863

Moffat County(CO)

Rate0.43%
Median Tax$1,129
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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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