San Juan County Property Taxes

San Juan County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$100/mo escrow

#12 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.29%

vs. Colorado Avg23.4% below
vs. National Avg55.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$406,900

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,596

$133/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$600

$50/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in San Juan County, Colorado

San Juan taxes well below national average

San Juan County's effective tax rate of 0.294% is less than half the national median of $2,690 on a median home, placing it in the bottom 20% nationally for tax burden. The county's median property tax of $1,195 reflects significantly lower rates than most U.S. counties despite higher home values.

Colorado's lightest-taxed county

San Juan County ranks last among all Colorado counties with an effective rate of 0.294%, compared to the state average of 0.393%. This makes San Juan homeowners the biggest tax savers in Colorado by rate, though not by absolute dollars.

Lowest among San Juan Valley peers

San Juan County's 0.294% rate significantly undercuts neighboring San Miguel County at 0.261% effective rate but lower dollar taxes. Both counties outpace the state average, positioning the region as a tax-friendly area within Colorado's mountain west.

Median annual tax: under $1,200

On San Juan County's median home value of $406,900, a typical homeowner pays $1,195 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,596; without one, it drops to just $600—reflecting how assessment practices differ by ownership type.

Review your assessment for savings

Many San Juan County homeowners are overassessed relative to market value and can appeal their property valuations. Even small reductions in assessed value can save hundreds of dollars yearly on property taxes.

How San Juan County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

San Juan County$1,195
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

San Juan County

0.29%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in San Juan County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in San Juan County, Colorado is 0.29%. 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 San Juan County?
The median annual property tax payment in San Juan County is $1,195. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,596, while those without a mortgage pay $600.
How does San Juan County compare to the Colorado average?
San Juan County's effective tax rate of 0.29% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in San Juan County is $1,195, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in San Juan County, Colorado?
The median home value in San Juan County, Colorado is $406,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is San Juan County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — San Juan County's effective property tax rate of 0.29% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $1,195 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does San Juan County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
San Juan County ranks #12 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.29% and median annual tax of $1,195, it falls in the lower 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.