Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Clifton, Colorado
Median Clifton, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.50%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Clifton, Colorado home value: $179,650
Median annual Clifton, Colorado tax bill: $928, $1,472 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Mesa calculated?
Property taxes in Clifton, 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 Clifton's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Clifton, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.5%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Clifton Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Clifton property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Clifton's median effective tax rate of 0.50% — based on actual property records in Mesa County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Clifton'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 Clifton: rates range from 0.50% in 81520 to 0.50% in 81520, 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 Clifton.
About Clifton Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Clifton, Mesa, Colorado
Clifton’s median effective property tax rate of 0.50% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Mesa 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 Clifton. Homeowners in ZIP code 81520 carry a median effective rate of 0.50%, while those in 81520 pay 0.50%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Mesa County. Understanding which part of Clifton you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Clifton 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 Clifton, Mesa 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 Clifton'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 Clifton Tax Rate
0.50%
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 Mesa County Tax Rate
0.47%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81520 | 0.33% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.53% | 0.55% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Clifton, 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 Mesa County assessor 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 Mesa 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. For Clifton homeowners, the median home price is $179,650, and the median tax bill is $928, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$19,800
$245,393
$470,985
Median Clifton Market Value
$179,650
Median Mesa County Market Value
$289,400
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81520 | $14,920 | $36,380 | $179,650 | $239,410 | $284,995 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado
Clifton Property Tax Bills
Property tax bills in Clifton are based on the assessed value of a home, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For a home with a median home price of $179,650, the amount owed can vary widely depending on the property’s assessed value and the taxing jurisdictions that apply.
Homeowners in Clifton typically see bills that reflect both county and local services, so the final tax bill is not determined by home price alone. The 25th percentile tax bill is $389, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $1,216 and the 90th percentile tax bill is $1,442. That range shows how much taxes can differ from one homeowner to another based on property characteristics and location.
In Clifton, property taxes can have a meaningful impact on monthly housing costs and long-term affordability. Since tax bills are tied to assessed value, any increase in that value can raise the amount a homeowner owes.
Median Clifton Tax Bill
$928
Median Mesa County Tax Bill
$1,410
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Clifton, Mesa County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81520 | $74 | $389 | $928 | $1,216 | $1,442 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 8 |
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| Mesa Tax Assessor | |
| Website | emap.mesacounty.us |