Teller County Property Taxes

Teller County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$132/mo escrow

#26 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.36%

vs. Colorado Avg1.5% above
vs. National Avg41.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$445,000

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,637

$136/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,424

$119/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#26

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Teller County, Colorado

Teller's moderate rate, below-average taxes

Teller County's effective tax rate of 0.356% falls below Colorado's state average of 0.393%, landing residents in the bottom 35% nationally for tax burden. The median property tax of $1,583 remains 41% below the national median of $2,690.

Below average in Colorado rankings

Teller County's 0.356% effective rate ranks in Colorado's lower third, making it a moderately tax-friendly county. With median taxes of $1,583 versus the state average of $1,560, Teller homeowners pay virtually in line with state norms despite a lower effective rate.

Middle ground among regional counties

Teller County's 0.356% rate falls between Summit County's 0.310% and Washington County's 0.408%, making it moderate within the region. Its median tax of $1,583 reflects a balanced position between mountain luxury markets and plains agricultural counties.

Median annual tax: approximately $1,583

On Teller County's median home value of $445,000, residents pay $1,583 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,637, while those without mortgages pay $1,424—a $213 annual difference.

Verify assessments for accuracy

Teller County homeowners should review their property assessments, as overvaluation is common and creates appeal opportunities. With moderate property values, even modest assessment corrections can save hundreds in annual taxes over time.

How Teller County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Teller County$1,583
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Teller 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 Teller County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Teller 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 Teller County?
The median annual property tax payment in Teller County is $1,583. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,637, while those without a mortgage pay $1,424.
How does Teller County compare to the Colorado average?
Teller County's effective tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Teller County is $1,583, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Teller County, Colorado?
The median home value in Teller County, Colorado is $445,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Teller County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Teller County's effective property tax rate of 0.36% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $1,583 is also comparable to the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Teller County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Teller County ranks #26 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.36% and median annual tax of $1,583, 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.