81324 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81324 (Dove Creek, Colorado) pay a median of $443/year in property taxes on homes valued at $204,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.22%, which is 48% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81324 is approximately $37, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Dolores County. This is $1,439 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81324 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80754 (0.22%) and 80611 (0.22%).

In Dove Creek, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $72,279, 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Colorado's repealed Gallagher Amendment means your Dolores County property resets to full market value at sale with no statewide cap on future increases.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.