Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Median Colorado Springs, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.34%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Colorado Springs, Colorado home value: $571,132
Median annual Colorado Springs, Colorado tax bill: $1,786, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Fremont calculated?
Property taxes in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Colorado Springs, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.34%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,942
$1,802
How Does the Colorado Springs Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Colorado Springs property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Colorado Springs's median effective tax rate of 0.34% — based on actual property records in Fremont 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 Colorado Springs'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 Colorado Springs: rates range from 1786.00 in 80926 to 1786.00 in 80926, 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 Colorado Springs.
About Colorado Springs Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Colorado Springs, Fremont, CO
Colorado Springs's median effective property tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Fremont 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 Colorado Springs. Homeowners in the 80926 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.34%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.34%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Fremont County. Understanding which part of Colorado Springs you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, Fremont 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 Colorado Springs'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 Colorado Springs Tax Rate
0.34%
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 Fremont County Tax Rate
0.41%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80926 | 0.22% | 0.28% | 0.34% | 0.39% | 0.40% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Colorado Springs, 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 Fremont 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 Fremont 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 Colorado Springs, the median home price is $571,132, while the median tax bill is $1,786. The highest median home price is in 80926, also at $571,132. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, local bills can still vary widely across the county.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$187,674
$379,403
$571,132
Median Colorado Springs Market Value
$571,132
Median Fremont County Market Value
$278,691
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80926 | $62,743 | $251,717 | $571,132 | $840,742 | $1,016,101 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Colorado Springs are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. That means the bill depends on both what a home is worth and the taxing rates set by local governments and other taxing authorities. For a city with a median home price of $571,132, even small changes in assessed value can affect the final tax bill.
Homeowners with higher-valued properties generally pay more, while those with lower assessed values may pay less. In this area, the 25th percentile tax bill is $930, the 75th percentile tax bill is $2,937, and the 90th percentile tax bill is $3,748. The median tax bill in zip code 80926 is $1,786, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Because property taxes are tied to assessed value, they can have a meaningful impact on monthly housing costs and long-term affordability for homeowners.
Median Colorado Springs Tax Bill
$1,786
Median Fremont County Tax Bill
$1,168
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Colorado Springs, Fremont County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80926 | $169 | $930 | $1,786 | $2,937 | $3,748 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Fremont Tax Assessor | |
| Website | fremontcountyco-asr-web.tylerhost.net |