What is the property tax rate in Highlands Ranch, CO?

Highlands Ranch has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.52%. On a median home valued at $672,600, homeowners pay approximately $3,476 per year in property taxes.

How does Highlands Ranch compare to Douglas County?

Highlands Ranch's effective rate of 0.52% is 5% lower than the Douglas County average of 0.55%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,947, while Highlands Ranch homeowners pay an estimated $3,476.

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

Based on Highlands Ranch's effective rate of 0.52%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,560 per year, or about $130 per month.

Highlands Ranch Property Tax Rate

Douglas County, Colorado

0.52%effective rate

Highlands Ranch is located in Douglas County, Colorado. Homeowners in Highlands Ranch pay a median of $3,476 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $672,600, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.52%. This is 5% lower than the Douglas County average of 0.55%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.52%

vs 0.55% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,476

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$672,600

2024 estimate

Population📍

101,437

Highlands Ranch, CO

How Highlands Ranch Compares

Highlands Ranch

0.52%

Douglas County Average

0.55%

Colorado Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Douglas County

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

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Castle Rock	76,614	$3,493	0.56%
Parker	60,115	$3,256	0.53%
Highlands Ranch	101,437	$3,476	0.52%

About Property Taxes in Highlands Ranch

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,560

$130/month · Rate: 0.52%

Douglas County 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.