Garfield County, CO Property Taxes (2026)

Garfield County owners pay a median of $2,095 a year on a median home value of $490,600, an effective rate of 0.43%. That's the 22nd-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

0.43%

22nd highest of 64 in CO

Median annual bill

$2,095

~$175/month

Median home value

$490,600

Colorado county median

0.39%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Garfield County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Garfield County's 0.43% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,110
Savings at 10–15% off
$211–$316
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Garfield County vs. Colorado vs. U.S. property tax rates

Garfield County0.43%
Colorado county median0.39%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Garfield County's effective property tax rate is 0.43%, vs. 0.39% for the median Colorado county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 22nd 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 Garfield County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Garfield 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 $2,095 bill, 10–15% off is $210–$314 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Colorado

Colorado homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Garfield 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 Garfield County, Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in Garfield County is 0.43%: a median annual bill of $2,095 on a median home value of $490,600. That's the 22nd-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 Garfield County?
The median Garfield County property tax bill is $2,095 a year, about $175 a month, compared with a Colorado county median of $1,293.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Garfield County?
The deadline to appeal in Garfield County is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Garfield County a high property tax area?
Garfield County's 0.43% effective rate is above the Colorado county median of 0.39% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 22nd-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Garfield County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Rio Blanco County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $837

Mesa County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $1,357

Delta County

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $986

Pitkin County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $4,450

Eagle County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $3,339

Moffat County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $1,129

Routt County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $2,490

Gunnison County

Rate: 0.28%

Median bill: $1,683

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