81428 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81428 (Paonia, Colorado) pay a median of $1,155/year in property taxes on homes valued at $371,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.31%, which is 25% below the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81428 is approximately $96, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Delta County. This is $727 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81428 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 81321 (0.31%) and 80644 (0.31%).

In Paonia, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $76,964, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Delta County properties reset to full market value at purchase under Colorado's current tax law, with no annual growth caps; your assessed value will reflect the purchase price. Residents 65+ with 10+ years of residence qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, which lowers taxable value materially—file with the Delta County Assessor. Contact the Delta County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to submit your exemption claim.