81059 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81059 (Model, Colorado) pay a median of $567/year in property taxes on homes valued at $180,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.31%, which is 24% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81059 is approximately $47, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Las Animas County. This is $1,315 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81059 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 81418 (0.31%) and 81092 (0.31%).

Without the Gallagher Amendment rate protection (repealed 2020), Las Animas County assesses residential property at full market value subject to annual revaluation. Las Animas County residents 65+ who have occupied their home for 10+ consecutive years qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, substantially reducing taxable value — file your claim with the Las Animas County Assessor when eligible. Contact the Las Animas County Assessor to obtain your preliminary assessment and confirm the exemption filing deadline.