Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Denver, Colorado
Median Denver, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.24%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Denver, Colorado home value: $48,290
Median annual Denver, Colorado tax bill: $107, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Broomfield calculated?
Property taxes in Denver, Colorado are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Denver's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Denver, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.24%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$116
$108
How Does the Denver Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Denver property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Denver's median effective tax rate of 0.24% — based on actual property records in Broomfield County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Denver's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Denver: rates range from 107 in 80234 to 107 in 80234, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Denver.
About Denver Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Denver, Broomfield, Colorado
Denver's median effective property tax rate of 0.24% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Broomfield County base levy combined with local school district levies and metro districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Denver. Homeowners in the 80234 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.24%, while those in the 80234 pay 0.24%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Broomfield County. Understanding which part of Denver you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Denver homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Denver's effective property tax rate to other cities in Colorado and the median property tax rates in Colorado and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Denver Tax Rate
0.24%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Broomfield County Tax Rate
0.68%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80234 | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.24% | 0.32% | 0.43% |
| 80220 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Denver, Colorado, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Broomfield County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Broomfield County, assessment notices are sent in May each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. The median home price in Denver is $48,290, with tax bills ranging across the county. ZIP code 80234 has the highest median home price at $48,290.
Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Denver property tax bills are much lower.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$48,290
$520,780
$993,270
Median Denver Market Value
$48,290
Median Broomfield County Market Value
$604,790
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80234 | $18,640 | $27,380 | $48,290 | $71,670 | $100,748 |
| 80220 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Denver are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value to determine the amount owed, so two homes with similar market values can still have different bills if their assessments differ. For homeowners, this means the tax bill can change when a property is reassessed or when local tax rates shift.
Several factors influence the final bill, including the home’s assessed value, the tax rate set by local governments, and any exemptions or credits that may apply. In Denver, the median home price is $48,290, while the property tax bill typically falls between $83 at the 25th percentile and $199 at the 90th percentile, with a median of $107 in ZIP code 80234. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, Denver homeowners generally face much lower bills.
Median Denver Tax Bill
$107
Median Broomfield County Tax Bill
$4,131
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Denver, Broomfield County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80234 | $54 | $83 | $107 | $132 | $199 |
| 80220 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Broomfield Tax Assessor | |
| Website | egov.broomfield.org |