81320 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81320 (Cahone, Colorado) pay a median of $550/year in property taxes on homes valued at $250,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.22%, which is 47% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81320 is approximately $46, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dolores County. This is $1,332 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81320 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80611 (0.22%) and 80754 (0.22%).

In Cahone, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $32,885, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Colorado's repealed Gallagher Amendment means your Dolores County property resets to full market value at sale with no statewide cap on future increases. Homeowners 65+ with 10+ years of residence qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, which substantially lowers assessed value—file with the Dolores County Assessor. Submit your exemption application to the Dolores County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate the benefit in your first year.