Florence, Custer County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Florence, Colorado
Median Florence, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.29%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Florence, Colorado home value: $565,271
Median annual Florence, Colorado tax bill: $1,730, $670 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Custer calculated?
Property taxes in Florence, 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 Florence's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Florence, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Florence, Custer County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.29%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Florence Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Florence property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Florence's median effective tax rate of 0.29% — based on actual property records in Custer 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 Florence'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 Florence: rates range from 1730.00 in 81226 to 1730.00 in 81226, 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 Florence.
About Florence Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Florence, Custer, Colorado
Florence’s median effective property tax rate of 0.29% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Custer 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 Florence. Homeowners in the 81226 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.29%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.29%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Custer County. Understanding which part of Florence you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Florence 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 Florence, Custer 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 Florence'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 Florence Tax Rate
0.29%
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 Custer County Tax Rate
0.36%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Florence, Custer County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81226 | 0.18% | 0.27% | 0.29% | 0.30% | 0.33% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Florence, Custer County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Florence, 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 Custer County assessment office 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 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 are sent in May each year and typically reach property owners by the middle of the month. Each notice includes both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Florence is $565,271, with a median tax bill of $1,730. That is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, and the county’s tax bills range from $896 at the 25th percentile to $2,585 at the 90th percentile.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Florence, Custer County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$243,083
$404,177
$565,271
Median Florence Market Value
$565,271
Median Custer County Market Value
$328,373
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Florence, Custer County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81226 | $240,014 | $308,952 | $565,271 | $718,524 | $876,886 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Florence, Custer County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Florence are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Custer County. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase as well, which may lead to a higher tax bill. Homeowners should also expect differences based on where the home is located within the county, since local taxing jurisdictions can affect the final amount.
For Florence homeowners, the median home price is $565,271, and the median property tax bill is $1,730 in ZIP code 81226. That figure is below the $2,400 national median property tax bill and also below the 1.02% national median property tax rate. Bills can still vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $896, the 75th percentile at $2,180, and the 90th percentile at $2,585. This means some homeowners pay relatively modest bills, while others face a much larger annual cost.
Median Florence Tax Bill
$1,730
Median Custer County Tax Bill
$1,202
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Florence, Custer County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81226 | $544 | $896 | $1,730 | $2,180 | $2,585 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Custer Tax Assessor | |
| Website | qpublic.schneidercorp.com |