Fort Garland, Colorado property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.24%

Homeowners in Fort Garland, Colorado paid a median $630 a year in property tax on a median home worth $258,500, an effective rate of about 0.24% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#15 lowest of 235Colorado places we cover

0.32%Costilla County overall
Median tax paid
$630
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$258,500
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.24%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
-0.0%
of $-666,666,666 median household income
Owner costs
$1,250/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Fort Garland vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Fort Garland0.24%
Costilla County0.32%
Colorado0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Fort Garland$630
Costilla County$582
Colorado$2,602
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Fort Garland

At the local 0.24% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$366$30
$250,000$609$51
$350,000$853$71
$500,000$1,219$102

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Fort Garland, Colorado?

Homeowners in Fort Garland, Colorado paid a median $630 a year in property tax on a median home worth $258,500, an effective rate of about 0.24% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Fort Garland?

About $609 a year at the 0.24% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Fort Garland higher than the rest of Colorado?

Fort Garland ranks #15 lowest of 235 Colorado places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Costilla County overall is 0.32%.