Yampa, Routt County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Yampa, Colorado
Median Yampa, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.56%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Yampa, Colorado home value: $292,870
Median annual Yampa, Colorado tax bill: $1,660, $740 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Routt calculated?
Property taxes in Yampa, 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 Yampa's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Yampa, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Yampa, Routt County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.56%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,640
$1,522
How Does the Yampa Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Yampa property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Yampa's median effective tax rate of 0.56% — based on actual property records in Routt County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Yampa'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 Yampa: rates range from 0.56% in 80483 to 0.56% in 80483, 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 Yampa.
About Yampa Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Yampa, Routt, Colorado
Yampa’s median effective property tax rate of 0.56% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Routt 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 Yampa. Homeowners in the 80483 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.56%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.56%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Routt County. Understanding which part of Yampa you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Yampa homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before June 1, 2026.
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 Yampa, Routt 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 Yampa'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 Yampa Tax Rate
0.56%
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 Routt County Tax Rate
0.28%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Yampa, Routt County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80483 | 0.39% | 0.47% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.69% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yampa, Routt County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Yampa, 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 Routt 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 Routt 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 property owners in Yampa, the median home price is $292,870, and the median property tax bill is $1,660. The highest median home price is in 80483 at $292,870.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yampa, Routt County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$287,690
$681,555
$1,075,420
Median Yampa Market Value
$292,870
Median Routt County Market Value
$888,485
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yampa, Routt County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80483 | $14,920 | $139,670 | $292,870 | $436,180 | $755,722 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Yampa, Routt County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Yampa are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on its market value. For a home with a median market value of $292,870, the final bill depends on how that value is assessed and the tax rates set by local taxing authorities in Routt County. Homeowners with higher-valued properties generally pay more, while those with lower assessed values pay less.
In Yampa, property tax bills vary widely. The 25th percentile bill is $992, the 75th percentile is $2,526, and the 90th percentile reaches $4,622. The median tax bill in ZIP code 80483 is $1,660, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a meaningful part of annual housing costs, especially when market values rise faster than assessments or local rates.
Median Yampa Tax Bill
$1,660
Median Routt County Tax Bill
$3,002
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Yampa, Routt County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80483 | $466 | $992 | $1,660 | $2,526 | $4,622 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
Links | |
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| Routt Tax Assessor | |
| Website | property.spatialest.com |