What is the property tax rate in Colorado Springs, CO?

Colorado Springs has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.40%. On a median home valued at $420,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,664 per year in property taxes.

How does Colorado Springs compare to El Paso County?

Colorado Springs's effective rate of 0.40% is 2% lower than the El Paso County average of 0.41%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,874, while Colorado Springs homeowners pay an estimated $1,664.

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

Based on Colorado Springs's effective rate of 0.40%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,200 per year, or about $100 per month.

Colorado Springs Property Tax Rate

El Paso County, Colorado

0.40%effective rate

Colorado Springs is located in El Paso County, Colorado. Homeowners in Colorado Springs pay a median of $1,664 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $420,700, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.40%. This is 2% lower than the El Paso County average of 0.41%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.40%

vs 0.41% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,664

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$420,700

2024 estimate

Population📍

483,099

Colorado Springs, CO

How Colorado Springs Compares

Colorado Springs

0.40%

El Paso County Average

0.41%

Colorado Average

0.48%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in El Paso County

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

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Colorado Springs	483,099	$1,664	0.40%
Security-Widefield	38,659	$1,434	0.40%
Fountain	29,327	$1,417	0.38%

About Property Taxes in Colorado Springs

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,200

$100/month · Rate: 0.40%

El Paso 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.