Washington County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$73/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$226,200
State avg $427,513
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$928
$77/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$799
$67/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Washington County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.39%
0.00 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$874
$795 below the state median
State position
#34
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 64 Colorado counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Colorado
Washington's above-average rate, low taxes
Washington County's effective tax rate of 0.408% exceeds Colorado's state average of 0.393%, yet its median property tax of $890 falls 67% below the national median of $2,690. The county's modest median home value of $218,300 explains this apparent contradiction.
Slightly above average in Colorado
Washington County ranks in Colorado's upper half by effective tax rate at 0.408%, 4% above the state average. However, residents pay only $890 in median annual taxes, reflecting the county's rural character and lower property values.
Moderate rate on eastern plains
Washington County's 0.408% rate sits between Sedgwick County's 0.470% and Yuma County's 0.475%, positioning it as the lowest-taxing plains county in this comparison. All three counties impose modest absolute taxes despite varying effective rates.
Median annual tax: under $900
On Washington County's median home value of $218,300, residents pay just $890 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $955; without, it drops to $815—a modest $140 annual difference.
Appeal assessments if values decline
Washington County homeowners should verify assessments, particularly those whose properties have declined in market value. A successful appeal can yield savings that compound year after year.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.39%
Effective rate
Colorado Avg
0.39%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.