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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Moffat County, Colorado

Moffat County has an effective property tax rate of 0.40%. On the median home value of $289,500, that's roughly $1,146 per year. Median household income is $73,849.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
0.40%
median tax $1,146 ÷ median home $289,500
Median Home Value1
$289,500
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$73,849
per-capita $35,967
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,146
at 0.40% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricMoffat CountyColorado (state context)
Effective property tax rate10.40%0.39%
Median home value1$289,500—
State income tax3top rate 4.40%top rate 4.40%
State sales tax37.89% combined7.89% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Moffat County, CO

Homes in Moffat County, Colorado, are priced well below many parts of the state, with a median value of $289,500. That price comes with a median annual property tax bill of just $1,146, based on an effective rate of 0.396%. That rate edges past Colorado's statewide median of 0.386% and ranks 29th among the state's 64 counties, so taxes here aren't the cheapest in Colorado — but the actual dollar amount stays low because home values are contained. Nationally, the picture looks even better: the typical U.S. effective rate is 0.794%, roughly double what buyers pay here. Craig, the county's largest town, anchors a market where a household earning the median income of $73,849 can absorb the yearly tax without much strain. For buyers prioritizing low carrying costs alongside affordable purchase prices, this corner of northwestern Colorado offers a compelling combination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Moffat County, CO?
The effective rate is 0.40% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 0.40% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($289,500), the estimated annual bill is about $1,146.
Is Moffat County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 0.39% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Moffat County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Moffat County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.