What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Colorado?

Adams County has an effective property tax rate of 0.61%. On a home valued at $484,200, homeowners pay approximately $2,962 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Adams County?

The median annual property tax payment in Adams County is $2,962. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,146, while those without a mortgage pay $2,516.

How does Adams County compare to other counties in Colorado?

Adams County ranks #1 out of 64 counties in Colorado for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.61% is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 0.48%.

Adams County Property Tax Rate

Colorado

0.61%effective rate

Adams County, Colorado has an effective property tax rate of 0.61%, which is 34% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $484,200, homeowners pay approximately $2,962 per year in property taxes. Adams County ranks #1 out of 64 counties in Colorado for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,962

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$484,200

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.13%

Median income: $94,571

State Rank📍

of 64 counties in CO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,146

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,516

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Adams County pay on average $630 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Adams County Compares

Adams County

0.61%

Colorado Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Colorado

Adams

0.61%

Broomfield

0.60%

Kiowa

0.58%

Phillips

0.56%

Douglas

0.55%

Boulder

0.53%

Arapahoe

0.52%

Morgan

0.52%

Historical Property Tax Trends

Year	Median Tax	Median Home Value	Effective Rate
2020	$2,046	$335,800	0.61%
2021	$2,292	$360,600	0.64%
2022	$2,581	$425,000	0.61%
2023	$2,770	$458,400	0.60%
2024	$2,962	$484,200	0.61%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Colorado Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Adams County homeowners

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Senior Homestead

50% of the first $200,000 of actual value (up to $100,000)

Homeowners age 65+ who have lived in the home for 10+ consecutive years

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Disabled Veteran

50% of the first $200,000 of actual value

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Adams County

Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,830

$153/month · Rate: 0.61%

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Quick Facts

Population530,225

Owner-Occupied66.1%

National Rank#2240 of 3,135

Median Income$94,571

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Cities in Adams County

Explore property tax data for 4 cities in Adams County, Colorado.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Thornton	142,878	$2,786	0.58%
Commerce City	64,640	$4,064	0.88%
Brighton	41,196	$2,958	0.62%
Northglenn	37,953	$2,950	0.67%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.