Black Forest property tax, in one number.
The typical Black Forest homeowner pays $3,335 a year on a $856,200 home. That's below the El Paso County rate (0.41%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxBlack Forest at a glance
Black Forest is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in El Paso County. Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $3,643, versus $3,136 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.3% of the median household income of $145,460.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in El Paso County
Black Forest compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | $3,335 | $856,200 | 0.39% |
| El Paso County | $1,874 | $461,000 | 0.41% |
| Colorado | $2,602 | $539,400 | 0.48% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in El Paso County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- El Paso County0.41% · $1,874
- Monument0.58% · $3,667
- Gleneagle0.56% · $3,373
- Security-Widefield0.42% · $1,617
- Cimarron Hills0.41% · $1,512
- Colorado Springs0.39% · $1,765
- Fountain0.37% · $1,487
- Woodmoor0.37% · $2,851
- Douglas County0.55% · $3,947
- Pueblo County0.50% · $1,467
- Elbert County0.45% · $3,214
- Lincoln County0.44% · $1,092
- Fremont County0.36% · $1,175
- Teller County0.35% · $1,672
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Black Forest?
The effective rate is about 0.39%. The median homeowner pays $3,335 a year on a home worth a median $856,200 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $850,000 home in Black Forest?
About $3,315 a year, or roughly $276 a month, at Black Forest's average effective rate of 0.39%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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