Property Tax in Larimer County
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Larimer's property taxes hit national levels
Larimer County's effective tax rate of 0.500% exceeds the national median of 0.470%, placing the county in roughly the 60th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,662 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, making Larimer one of Colorado's most nationally comparable counties. This reflects Larimer's higher property values (median $532,200) and standard rate structure.
Higher taxes than typical Colorado
Larimer's 0.500% effective rate significantly exceeds Colorado's state average of 0.393%, ranking the county among the state's higher-taxed regions. The median tax of $2,662 towers above the state median of $1,560, reflecting both higher rates and higher home values. Larimer represents Colorado's premium tax category.
Most expensive in the northern region
Larimer's 0.500% rate outpaces neighboring Kit Carson County (0.515%), though slightly, and dramatically exceeds Logan County (0.470%) and La Plata County (0.264%). The $2,662 median tax bill is the highest among surveyed neighbors, reflecting Larimer's position as a wealthy, growing county. Larimer residents should anticipate above-average property tax burdens.
What a Larimer County homeowner pays
The median Larimer home valued at $532,200 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,662—the state's highest typical bill. With a mortgage, homeowners pay approximately $2,695, while outright owners pay around $2,576. For Larimer residents, property tax represents a significant annual household cost.
High values make appeals worthwhile
In a county with $2,662 median taxes, even small assessment errors translate into hundreds of dollars in annual overpayment. Larimer's rapidly appreciating market means many homes may carry inflated assessments. Request a formal assessment review—a 5% reduction could save you $130 annually on a typical Larimer home.