Montezuma County property tax
Homeowners in Montezuma County, Colorado typically pay about 0.29% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $958 on a median home value of $331,400.
Typical effective rate
0.29%
higher than 99% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$958
per year
Median home value
$331,400
In CO
#55
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.29% — 69% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 40% lower than the Colorado median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,077 for mortgaged homes, $770 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 55th highest effective rate of 64 ranked Colorado counties; nationally it sits around the 1th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Montezuma County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.29%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Montezuma County, CO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Montezuma County is 0.29% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($958) divided by the median home value ($331,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Montezuma County?
The median owner-occupied home in Montezuma County is valued at $331,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $958 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,077, versus $770 for homes without one.
How does Montezuma County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Montezuma County's effective rate is 40% lower than the Colorado median, ranking 55th of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Colorado counties
Counties ranked closest to Montezuma County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Colorado counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Otero County | 0.31% | $520 |
| 53 | Prowers County | 0.30% | $487 |
| 54 | Gunnison County | 0.29% | $1,798 |
| 56 | Chaffee County | 0.29% | $1,901 |
| 57 | Huerfano County | 0.28% | $699 |
| 58 | Ouray County | 0.28% | $2,050 |
Official data & resources for Montezuma County
- Montezuma County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Montezuma County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Montezuma County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.