Rio Grande County, CO Property Taxes (2026)

Rio Grande County owners pay a median of $893 a year on a median home value of $215,400, an effective rate of 0.41%. That's the 27th-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%

27th highest of 64 in CO

Median annual bill

$893

~$74/month

Median home value

$215,400

Colorado county median

0.39%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Rio Grande County

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

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Est. annual tax
$883
Savings at 10–15% off
$88–$132
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Rio Grande County vs. Colorado vs. U.S. property tax rates

Rio Grande County0.41%
Colorado county median0.39%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Rio Grande 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 27th 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 Grande County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Rio Grande 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 $893 bill, 10–15% off is $89–$134 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 Grande 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 Grande County, Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in Rio Grande County is 0.41%: a median annual bill of $893 on a median home value of $215,400. That's the 27th-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 Grande County?
The median Rio Grande County property tax bill is $893 a year, about $74 a month, compared with a Colorado county median of $1,293.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Rio Grande County?
The deadline to appeal in Rio Grande County is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Rio Grande County a high property tax area?
Rio Grande 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 27th-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Rio Grande County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Conejos County

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $655

Mineral County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $1,462

Alamosa County

Rate: 0.44%

Median bill: $968

Archuleta County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $1,541

Saguache County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $679

Hinsdale County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $1,286

Costilla County

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $531

San Juan County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $1,195

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