81036 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81036 (Eads, Colorado) pay a median of $928/year in property taxes on homes valued at $157,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.59%, which is 42% above the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81036 is approximately $77, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kiowa County. This is $954 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81036 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80453 (0.59%) and 80535 (0.59%).

In Eads, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $57,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Colorado's 2020 repeal of the Gallagher Amendment removes the residential assessment rate cap, so Kiowa County assesses all homes at market value subject to potential annual increases. Homeowners 65+ who have continuously occupied their Kiowa County property for 10+ years qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, which reduces taxable value and provides substantial annual relief — file your application with the Kiowa County Assessor. Contact the Kiowa County Assessor within 60 days of purchase to obtain your Notice of Valuation and learn the exemption application deadline.