0.51%
Effective property tax rate
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Effective property tax rate (%) | 0.51 | 0.9 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #1 of 37 states by effective property tax rate.
| #1 | Colorado | 0.51% |
| #2 | Utah | 0.52% |
| #3 | Nevada | 0.55% |
| #4 | Tennessee | 0.55% |
| #5 | Louisiana | 0.55% |
| #6 | Delaware | 0.58% |
| #7 | Arizona | 0.62% |
| #8 | New Mexico | 0.67% |
| #9 | California | 0.71% |
| #10 | North Carolina | 0.73% |
| #11 | Montana | 0.74% |
| #12 | Indiana | 0.75% |
| #13 | Florida | 0.8% |
| #14 | Virginia | 0.82% |
| #15 | Oregon | 0.82% |
| #16 | Kentucky | 0.83% |
| #17 | Washington | 0.87% |
| #18 | Missouri | 0.88% |
| #19 | Georgia | 0.9% |
| #20 | Oklahoma | 0.9% |
| #21 | Minnesota | 1.05% |
| #22 | Maine | 1.09% |
| #23 | Massachusetts | 1.14% |
| #24 | South Dakota | 1.17% |
| #25 | Ohio | 1.3% |
| #26 | Rhode Island | 1.3% |
| #27 | Michigan | 1.32% |
| #28 | Pennsylvania | 1.49% |
| #29 | Wisconsin | 1.53% |
| #30 | New York | 1.54% |
| #31 | Texas | 1.68% |
| #32 | New Hampshire | 1.9% |
| #33 | Illinois | 2.07% |
| #34 | New Jersey | 2.23% |
| #35 | Vermont | 4 |
| #36 | Wyoming | 6% |
| #37 | Alaska | 21% |
Overview
Colorado has one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the country at 0.51%, protected by the state's Gallagher Amendment legacy and TABOR limits. Key figures for Colorado include Effective property tax rate of 0.51%, offering a clear snapshot of property tax in the state. Understanding property tax helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.
Did you know?
- Colorado's TABOR amendment requires voter approval for most tax increases.