Teller County property tax
Homeowners in Teller County, Colorado typically pay about 0.35% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,672 on a median home value of $479,900.
Typical effective rate
0.35%
higher than 96% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,672
per year
Median home value
$479,900
In CO
#41
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.35% — 63% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% lower than the Colorado median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,689 for mortgaged homes, $1,594 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 41st highest effective rate of 64 ranked Colorado counties; nationally it sits around the 4th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Teller County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.35%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Teller County, CO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Teller County is 0.35% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,672) divided by the median home value ($479,900) 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 Teller County?
The median owner-occupied home in Teller County is valued at $479,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,672 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,689, versus $1,594 for homes without one.
How does Teller County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Teller County's effective rate is 28% lower than the Colorado median, ranking 41st of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Colorado counties
Counties ranked closest to Teller County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Colorado counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Archuleta County | 0.35% | $1,688 |
| 39 | Bent County | 0.35% | $517 |
| 40 | Mineral County | 0.35% | $1,500 |
| 42 | Grand County | 0.34% | $2,071 |
| 43 | Rio Blanco County | 0.33% | $917 |
| 44 | Park County | 0.33% | $1,771 |
Official data & resources for Teller County
- Teller County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Teller County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Teller 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.