80744 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 80744 (Ovid, Colorado) pay a median of $505/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is near the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 80744 is approximately $42, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sedgwick County. This is $1,377 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 80744 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80733 (0.42%) and 80236 (0.42%).

In Ovid, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $42,813, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Colorado repealed the Gallagher Amendment in 2020, removing the residential assessment rate cap, so Sedgwick County will assess your home at fair market value with no preferential rate. If you are 65 or older with 10+ years continuous residence, the Senior Homestead Exemption provides substantial relief — file your application with the Sedgwick County Assessor to reduce your taxable value. Request a preliminary assessment from the Sedgwick County Assessor upon closing to understand your tax liability and confirm you meet all eligibility requirements.