Montrose County Property Taxes

Montrose County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

17.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$107/mo escrow

#27 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.36%

vs. Colorado Avg17.9% below
vs. National Avg52.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$357,900

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,312

$109/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,225

$102/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#27

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Montrose County, Colorado

Montrose County taxes sit below national norm

Montrose County's effective tax rate of 0.358% runs below Colorado's state average of 0.393% and well below national norms. The median annual property tax of $1,280 represents less than half the national median of $2,690.

Lower-middle tier among Colorado counties

Montrose County ranks in the lower half of Colorado's 64 counties at 0.358%, beating the state average of 0.393% by a slim margin. The median tax bill of $1,280 trails the state median of $1,560.

Moderate taxes in southwestern Colorado

Montrose County's 0.358% rate sits between Mineral County (0.354%) and Ouray County (0.277%), offering competitive regional positioning. Among southwest peers, Montrose has slightly higher rates but more moderate median home values than mountain neighbors.

Median home costs about $1,280 annually

A typical Montrose County home valued at $357,900 incurs roughly $1,280 in annual property tax at the current 0.358% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,312, while those without mortgages pay $1,225.

Appeal if your assessment seems too high

Many Colorado property owners are overassessed relative to fair market value. Montrose County residents can file a formal appeal with the county assessor if they believe their property tax bill doesn't reflect current market conditions.

How Montrose County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Montrose County$1,280
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Montrose County

0.36%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Montrose County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Montrose County, Colorado is 0.36%. 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 Montrose County?
The median annual property tax payment in Montrose County is $1,280. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,312, while those without a mortgage pay $1,225.
How does Montrose County compare to the Colorado average?
Montrose County's effective tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Montrose County is $1,280, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Montrose County, Colorado?
The median home value in Montrose County, Colorado is $357,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Montrose County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Montrose County's effective property tax rate of 0.36% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $1,280 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Montrose County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Montrose County ranks #27 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.36% and median annual tax of $1,280, 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.