80807 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 80807 (Burlington, Colorado) pay a median of $1,253/year in property taxes on homes valued at $226,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.55%, which is 33% above the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 80807 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kit Carson County. This is $629 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 80807 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80122 (0.55%) and 80549 (0.56%).

In Burlington, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $65,833, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Without Colorado's Gallagher Amendment rate cap, Kit Carson County assesses residential property at full market value, and your tax liability may increase as county assessments rise. Homeowners age 65+ who have continuously occupied their Kit Carson property for 10+ years qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, which reduces assessed value and property tax — file at the Kit Carson County Assessor's office when you meet the requirements. Contact the Kit Carson County Assessor to obtain your Notice of Valuation and confirm the exemption deadline for your assessment year.