Summit County, CO Property Taxes (2026)

Summit County owners pay a median of $2,641 a year on a median home value of $850,700, an effective rate of 0.31%. That's the 51st-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

0.31%

51st highest of 64 in CO

Median annual bill

$2,641

~$220/month

Median home value

$850,700

Colorado county median

0.39%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Summit County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Summit County's 0.31% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,637
Savings at 10–15% off
$264–$396
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Summit County vs. Colorado vs. U.S. property tax rates

Summit County0.31%
Colorado county median0.39%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Summit County's effective property tax rate is 0.31%, vs. 0.39% for the median Colorado county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 51st 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 Summit County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Summit 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 $2,641 bill, 10–15% off is $264–$396 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Colorado

Colorado homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Summit 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 Summit County, Colorado?
The median effective property tax rate in Summit County is 0.31%: a median annual bill of $2,641 on a median home value of $850,700. That's the 51st-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 Summit County?
The median Summit County property tax bill is $2,641 a year, about $220 a month, compared with a Colorado county median of $1,293.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Summit County?
The deadline to appeal in Summit County is June 1. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Summit County a high property tax area?
Summit County's 0.31% effective rate is below the Colorado county median of 0.39% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 51st-highest rate of 64 Colorado counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Summit County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Clear Creek County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $2,160

Eagle County

Rate: 0.41%

Median bill: $3,339

Lake County

Rate: 0.38%

Median bill: $1,544

Grand County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $1,763

Gilpin County

Rate: 0.23%

Median bill: $1,177

Park County

Rate: 0.34%

Median bill: $1,679

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $2,867

Pitkin County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $4,450

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