Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Red Cliff, Colorado
Median Red Cliff, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.54%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and slightly higher than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Red Cliff, Colorado home value: $484,590
Median annual Red Cliff, Colorado tax bill: $2,616, $216 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Eagle calculated?
Property taxes in Red Cliff, Colorado are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Red Cliff's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Red Cliff, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.54%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,617
$2,428
How Does the Red Cliff Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Red Cliff property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Red Cliff's median effective tax rate of 0.54% — based on actual property records in Eagle County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Red Cliff's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Red Cliff: rates range from 0.54% in 81649 to 0.54% in 81649, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Red Cliff.
About Red Cliff Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Red Cliff, Eagle, Colorado
Red Cliff’s median effective property tax rate of 0.54% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Eagle County base levy combined with local school district levies and metro districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Red Cliff. Homeowners in the 81649 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.54%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.54%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Eagle County. Understanding which part of Red Cliff you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Red Cliff homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 8, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Red Cliff's effective property tax rate to other cities in Colorado and the median property tax rates in Colorado and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Red Cliff Tax Rate
0.54%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Eagle County Tax Rate
0.38%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81649 | 0.40% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.54% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Red Cliff, Colorado, understanding the distinction between “market value” and “assessed value” is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Eagle County assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Eagle County, assessment notices are sent in May each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By understanding how these values are determined, property owners can better navigate their tax responsibilities in Red Cliff.
For example, the median home price in Red Cliff is $484,590, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 81649 has the highest median home price at $484,590.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$37,550
$1,115,095
$2,192,640
Median Red Cliff Market Value
$484,590
Median Eagle County Market Value
$1,056,520
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81649 | $90,058 | $288,728 | $484,590 | $669,262 | $852,880 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Red Cliff are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by the county and other taxing authorities. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects how much tax is owed. Homeowners with higher-value homes generally pay more, while those with lower-value homes pay less.
In Red Cliff, the median home price is $484,590, and the median property tax bill is $2,616, which is above the national median property tax bill of $2,400 but slightly above the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Tax bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $1,738 and the 75th percentile at $3,605. At the 90th percentile, the bill reaches $4,483, showing how much taxes can rise for higher-valued properties.
Median Red Cliff Tax Bill
$2,616
Median Eagle County Tax Bill
$4,478
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Red Cliff, Eagle County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81649 | $717 | $1,738 | $2,616 | $3,605 | $4,483 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 8 |
Links | |
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| Eagle Tax Assessor | |
| Website | property.eaglecounty.us |