Denver County, CO Property Taxes (2026)

Denver County owners pay a median of $2,596 a year on a median home value of $586,700, an effective rate of 0.44%. That's the 21st-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data, above the Colorado county median of 0.39%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.44%

21st highest of 64 in CO

Median annual bill

$2,596

~$216/month

Median home value

$586,700

Colorado county median

0.39%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Denver County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Denver County's 0.44% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,581
Savings at 10–15% off
$258–$387
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Denver County vs. Colorado vs. U.S. property tax rates

Denver County0.44%
Colorado county median0.39%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Denver County's effective property tax rate is 0.44%, vs. 0.39% for the median Colorado county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 21st of 64 in Colorado. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Denver County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Denver County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Denver County deadline is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,596 bill, 10–15% off is $260–$389 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Colorado

Colorado homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Denver County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Denver County, Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in Denver County is 0.44%: a median annual bill of $2,596 on a median home value of $586,700. That's the 21st-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Denver County?
The median Denver County property tax bill is $2,596 a year, about $216 a month, compared with a Colorado county median of $1,293.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Denver County?
The deadline to appeal in Denver County is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Denver County a high property tax area?
Denver County's 0.44% effective rate is above the Colorado county median of 0.39% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 21st-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Denver County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Broomfield County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $3,888

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $2,867

Adams County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $2,770

Douglas County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $3,707

Arapahoe County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $2,767

Gilpin County

Rate: 0.23%

Median bill: $1,177

Boulder County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $3,821

Clear Creek County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $2,160

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