Summit County Property Tax Rate

Colorado

0.32%effective rate

Summit County, Colorado has an effective property tax rate of 0.32%, which is 65% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $939,900, homeowners pay approximately $2,995 per year in property taxes. Summit County ranks #49 out of 64 counties in Colorado for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,995

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$939,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.73%

Median income: $109,773

State Rank📍

#49

of 64 counties in CO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,760

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$3,604

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Summit County pay on average -$844 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Summit County Compares

Summit County
0.32%
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%

Colorado Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Summit County homeowners

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

Disabled Veteran

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

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

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Estimate your annual property tax in Summit County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$960

$80/month · Rate: 0.32%

Quick Facts

Population31,017
Owner-Occupied28%
National Rank#3060 of 3,135
Median Income$109,773

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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.