Otero County property tax
Homeowners in Otero County, Colorado typically pay about 0.31% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $520 on a median home value of $168,900.
Typical effective rate
0.31%
higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$520
per year
Median home value
$168,900
In CO
#52
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.31% — 67% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 36% lower than the Colorado median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $674 for mortgaged homes, $399 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 52nd highest effective rate of 64 ranked Colorado counties; nationally it sits around the 2th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Otero County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.31%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Otero County, CO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Otero County is 0.31% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($520) divided by the median home value ($168,900) 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 Otero County?
The median owner-occupied home in Otero County is valued at $168,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $520 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $674, versus $399 for homes without one.
How does Otero County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Otero County's effective rate is 36% lower than the Colorado median, ranking 52nd of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Colorado counties
Counties ranked closest to Otero County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Colorado counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Costilla County | 0.32% | $582 |
| 50 | Delta County | 0.31% | $1,068 |
| 51 | Hinsdale County | 0.31% | $1,359 |
| 53 | Prowers County | 0.30% | $487 |
| 54 | Gunnison County | 0.29% | $1,798 |
| 55 | Montezuma County | 0.29% | $958 |
Official data & resources for Otero County
- Otero County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Otero County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Otero 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.