81091 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81091 (Weston, Colorado) pay a median of $448/year in property taxes on homes valued at $301,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.15%, which is 64% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81091 is approximately $37, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Las Animas County. This is $1,434 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81091 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80860 (0.16%) and 80427 (0.14%).

In Weston, property taxes represent approximately 0.9% of the median household income of $49,722, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Without the Gallagher Amendment rate protection (repealed 2020), Las Animas County assesses residential property at full market value subject to annual revaluation.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.