Rio Blanco County, CO Property Taxes (2026)

Rio Blanco County owners pay a median of $837 a year on a median home value of $243,400, an effective rate of 0.34%. That's the 44th-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data, below 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

0.34%

44th highest of 64 in CO

Median annual bill

$837

~$70/month

Median home value

$243,400

Colorado county median

0.39%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Rio Blanco County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Rio Blanco County's 0.34% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$828
Savings at 10–15% off
$83–$124
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Rio Blanco County vs. Colorado vs. U.S. property tax rates

Rio Blanco County0.34%
Colorado county median0.39%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Rio Blanco County's effective property tax rate is 0.34%, vs. 0.39% for the median Colorado county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 44th 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 Rio Blanco County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Rio Blanco 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 $837 bill, 10–15% off is $84–$126 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Colorado

Colorado homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in Rio Blanco County is 0.34%: a median annual bill of $837 on a median home value of $243,400. That's the 44th-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 Rio Blanco County?
The median Rio Blanco County property tax bill is $837 a year, about $70 a month, compared with a Colorado county median of $1,293.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Rio Blanco County?
The deadline to appeal in Rio Blanco County is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Rio Blanco County a high property tax area?
Rio Blanco County's 0.34% effective rate is below the Colorado county median of 0.39% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 44th-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Rio Blanco County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Garfield County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $2,095

Moffat County

Rate: 0.43%

Median bill: $1,129

Mesa County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $1,357

Routt County

Rate: 0.33%

Median bill: $2,490

Delta County

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $986

Eagle County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $3,339

Pitkin County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $4,450

Montrose County

Rate: 0.36%

Median bill: $1,280

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