81635 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 81635 (Parachute, Colorado) pay a median of $1,017/year in property taxes on homes valued at $251,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.40%, which is near the Colorado state average of 0.42%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 81635 is approximately $85, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Garfield County. This is $865 less than the Colorado average of $1,882/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Colorado, 81635 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 80210 (0.40%) and 81647 (0.40%).

In Parachute, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $68,865, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Colorado repealed the Gallagher Amendment in 2020, meaning your property will be reassessed to current market value at purchase and annually thereafter without a statewide cap. Garfield County residents age 65+ who have occupied their home for 10+ years qualify for the Senior Homestead Exemption, which reduces assessed value — contact the Garfield County Assessor to apply and verify eligibility. File your exemption application with the Garfield County Assessor's office before the next assessment year to lock in tax relief on your $726,000 median-valued property.