Ouray County Property Taxes
Ouray County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$155/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$670,100
State avg ▲ $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,019
$168/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,710
$143/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County has lowest effective tax rate
At 0.277%, Ouray County boasts the lowest effective tax rate among these eight counties and significantly undercuts Colorado's state average of 0.393%. Despite the lowest rate, the median tax bill of $1,854 reflects the county's notably high median home value of $670,100.
Lowest tax rate in Colorado overall
Ouray County ranks as one of Colorado's absolute lowest-taxing counties at 0.277%, far below the state average of 0.393%. The median tax bill of $1,854 reflects luxury mountain real estate values rather than tax burden.
Tax-efficient mountain property rates
Ouray County's 0.277% rate is the lowest among all eight highlighted counties, beating even Montezuma (0.297%) and Otero (0.322%). The combination of minimal rates and ultra-premium property values makes Ouray distinctive in the regional landscape.
Median home costs about $1,854 annually
A typical Ouray County home valued at $670,100 incurs roughly $1,854 in annual property tax at the current 0.277% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,019, while those without mortgages pay $1,710.
Appeal if your assessment seems too high
Many Colorado property owners are overassessed relative to fair market value. Ouray 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 Ouray County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ouray County
0.28%
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.