What is the property tax rate in Boulder, CO?

Boulder has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.51%. On a median home valued at $982,600, homeowners pay approximately $5,023 per year in property taxes.

How does Boulder compare to Boulder County?

Boulder's effective rate of 0.51% is 4% lower than the Boulder County average of 0.53%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,998, while Boulder homeowners pay an estimated $5,023.

How much are property taxes in Boulder on a $300,000 home?

Based on Boulder's effective rate of 0.51%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,530 per year, or about $128 per month.

Boulder Property Tax Rate

Boulder County, Colorado

0.51%effective rate

Boulder is located in Boulder County, Colorado. Homeowners in Boulder pay a median of $5,023 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $982,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.51%. This is 4% lower than the Boulder County average of 0.53%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.51%

vs 0.53% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,023

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$982,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

106,274

Boulder, CO

How Boulder Compares

Boulder

0.51%

Boulder County Average

0.53%

Colorado Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Boulder County

Compare property tax rates for 3 cities in Boulder County, Colorado.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Longmont	98,958	$2,804	0.52%
Boulder	106,274	$5,023	0.51%
Lafayette	30,471	$3,066	0.47%

About Property Taxes in Boulder

Property taxes in Boulder are collected by Boulder County. Tax exemptions available to Boulder County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Boulder. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Boulder County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,530

$128/month · Rate: 0.51%

Boulder County Property Taxes

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Colorado Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.