Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Red Cliff Area, Colorado
Median Red Cliff Area, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.54%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and slightly higher than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Red Cliff Area, Colorado home value: $234,290
Median annual Red Cliff Area, Colorado tax bill: $1,330, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Eagle calculated?
Property taxes in Red Cliff Area, 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 Red Cliff Area's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Red Cliff Area, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.54%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,265
$1,174
How Does the Red Cliff Area Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Red Cliff Area property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Red Cliff Area's median effective tax rate of 0.54% — based on actual property records in Eagle County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Red Cliff Area'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 Red Cliff Area: rates range from local differences in school district levies and assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Red Cliff Area.
About Red Cliff Area Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Red Cliff Area, Eagle, Colorado
Red Cliff Area's median effective property tax rate of 0.54% is higher than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Eagle 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 Red Cliff Area. Homeowners in the area can see different tax burdens depending on how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Eagle County. Understanding where you live can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Red Cliff Area homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 8, 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 Red Cliff Area, Eagle 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 Red Cliff Area'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 Red Cliff Area Tax Rate
0.54%
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 Eagle County Tax Rate
0.38%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Red Cliff Area, 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. Eagle County 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 Eagle County, assessment notices are sent in the spring 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. For Red Cliff Area, the median home price is $234,290, while the median property tax bill is $1,330. That bill is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, and the county’s median tax bill also sits below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$37,550
$1,115,095
$2,192,640
Median Red Cliff Area Market Value
$234,290
Median Eagle County Market Value
$1,056,520
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado
How are property tax bills calculated in Red Cliff Area?
Property tax bills in Red Cliff Area are based on the assessed value of a home, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate set by taxing authorities in Eagle County. The assessed value is tied to the market value of the property, so as home values rise or fall, the tax bill can change as well. For a home with a median price of $234,290, the amount owed can vary widely depending on the property’s assessment and the local rate applied.
What factors affect the bill? Home characteristics, neighborhood conditions, and any exemptions or adjustments can all influence the final amount. A higher assessment usually means a higher tax bill, while a lower assessment can reduce it. In Red Cliff Area, tax bills range from $568 at the 25th percentile to $1,945 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $9,821. For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a manageable annual expense or a significant cost depending on how the home is valued.
Median Red Cliff Area Tax Bill
$1,330
Median Eagle County Tax Bill
$4,478
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Red Cliff Area, Eagle County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 8 |
Links | |
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| Eagle Tax Assessor | |
| Website | property.eaglecounty.us |