El Paso County, CO Property Taxes (2026)

El Paso County owners pay a median of $1,773 a year on a median home value of $431,000, an effective rate of 0.41%. That's the 26th-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

0.41%

26th highest of 64 in CO

Median annual bill

$1,773

~$148/month

Median home value

$431,000

Colorado county median

0.39%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in El Paso County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply El Paso County's 0.41% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,767
Savings at 10–15% off
$177–$265
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El Paso County vs. Colorado vs. U.S. property tax rates

El Paso County0.41%
Colorado county median0.39%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: El Paso County's effective property tax rate is 0.41%, vs. 0.39% for the median Colorado county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 26th 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 El Paso County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The El Paso 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 $1,773 bill, 10–15% off is $177–$266 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Colorado

Colorado homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in El Paso County is 0.41%: a median annual bill of $1,773 on a median home value of $431,000. That's the 26th-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 El Paso County?
The median El Paso County property tax bill is $1,773 a year, about $148 a month, compared with a Colorado county median of $1,293.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in El Paso County?
The deadline to appeal in El Paso County is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is El Paso County a high property tax area?
El Paso County's 0.41% effective rate is above the Colorado county median of 0.39% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 26th-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my El Paso County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Teller County

Rate: 0.36%

Median bill: $1,583

Elbert County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $2,981

Douglas County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $3,707

Pueblo County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,382

Crowley County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $525

Fremont County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $1,081

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $886

Arapahoe County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $2,767

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