Ouray County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Ouray County, Colorado
Median Ouray County effective property tax rate: 0.37%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Ouray County home value: $687,590
Median annual Ouray County tax bill: $2,607, $207 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Ouray County calculated?
Property taxes in Ouray County 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 your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Ouray or another part of Ouray County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Ouray County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.37%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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$2,361
How Does the Ouray County Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Ouray County property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Ouray County's median effective tax rate of 0.37% to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used for tax purposes, which is typically lower than market value after applicable exemptions. Our calculator uses the median effective rate for a more accurate estimate than the statutory millage rate alone.
Your actual bill may vary based on your specific exemptions, local school district levies, and any special assessment districts that apply to your property. Ouray County's median tax rate is lower than the Colorado median tax rate of 0.50%, and the county's median tax bill of $2,607 is $207 higher than the state median bill.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore city and ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Ouray County.
Property Tax Rates Across Ouray County, Colorado
What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Ouray County?
Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Ouray County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.
Below, compare Ouray County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Colorado or the U.S. median of 1.02%.
Ouray County's median effective rate stands at 0.37%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Ouray County, the highest rate is found in Ouray at 0.42%, while Ouray has the lowest at 0.42%.
These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, metro districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Ouray County Tax Rate
0.37%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Ouray County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Ouray County, 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 Ouray County appraisal district 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 Ouray County, assessment notices are sent in the spring 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. The median tax bill in Ouray County is $2,607, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Ridgway has the highest median home price at $812,940.
Median Ouray County Market Value
$687,590
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Bills Across Ouray County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Ouray County are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates applied to that value. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill homeowners receive. Local taxing authorities use that assessed value to determine how much tax is owed, so two homes with different values can have very different bills.
In Ouray County, the median home price is $687,590, and the median property tax bill is $2,400, which is close to the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Bills can vary widely across the county, with the 25th percentile at $1,613 and the 75th percentile at $3,880. At the high end, the 90th percentile reaches $5,314. Homeowners in Ridgway face the highest median tax bill at $3,106, while Montrose has the lowest at $1,746.
Median Ouray County Tax Bill
$2,607
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
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| Appeal Deadline | June 8 |
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| Ouray Tax Assessor | |
| Website | ouraycountyco-assessor.tylerhost.net |