Orchard, Weld County, Colorado Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Orchard, Colorado
Median Orchard, Colorado effective property tax rate: 0.32%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50%.
Median Orchard, Colorado home value: $411,046
Median annual Orchard, Colorado tax bill: $1,385, $1,015 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Weld calculated?
Property taxes in Orchard, 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 Orchard's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Orchard, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Orchard, Weld County, Colorado Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.32%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,315
$1,221
How Does the Orchard Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Orchard property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Orchard's median effective tax rate of 0.32% — based on actual property records in Weld 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 Orchard'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 Orchard: rates range from 0.32% in 80649 to 0.32% in 80649, 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 Orchard.
About Orchard Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Orchard, Weld, Colorado
Orchard's median effective property tax rate of 0.32% is lower than the Colorado state median of 0.50% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Weld 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 Orchard. Homeowners in the 80649 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.32%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.32%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Weld County. Understanding which part of Orchard you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Orchard homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 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 Orchard, Weld 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 Orchard'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 Orchard Tax Rate
0.32%
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 Weld County Tax Rate
0.52%
Median Effective Colorado Tax Rate
0.50%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Orchard, Weld County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80649 | 0.25% | 0.31% | 0.32% | 0.33% | 0.36% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Orchard, Weld County, Colorado
When examining property taxes in Orchard, 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 Weld 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 Weld 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. For Orchard homeowners, the median home price is $411,046, and the median tax bill is $1,385, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400. In 80649, both the highest and lowest median tax bill are $1,385, and the highest median home price is $411,046.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Orchard, Weld County, Colorado
Source: Ownwell
$283,444
$795,886
$1,308,327
Median Orchard Market Value
$411,046
Median Weld County Market Value
$456,313
Median Colorado Market Value
$519,879
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Orchard, Weld County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80649 | $340,747 | $393,528 | $411,046 | $439,572 | $549,971 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Orchard, Weld County, Colorado
Property tax bills in Orchard are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply their tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, so a higher assessment usually means a higher tax bill. Factors such as home characteristics, location, and changes in local tax rates can all affect what a homeowner owes.
For Orchard homeowners, the median home price is $411,046, and the median property tax bill is $1,385, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,245, while the 75th percentile is $1,476 and the 90th percentile is $1,554. That means many homeowners in the city pay less than the national median, but bills can still vary based on how a property is assessed and how local taxes are set.
Median Orchard Tax Bill
$1,385
Median Weld County Tax Bill
$2,434
Median Colorado Tax Bill
$2,732
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Orchard, Weld County, Colorado
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80649 | $1,023 | $1,245 | $1,385 | $1,476 | $1,554 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 8 |
Links | |
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| Weld Tax Assessor | |
| Website | apps.weld.gov |