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Douglas CountyVerified Levy Year 2024

Highlands Ranch (Douglas Co) Property Tax & Metro District Analysis

Douglas County School District RE-1. Highlands Ranch Metro District operates extensive recreation centres, 70+ miles of parkways, and fire station infrastructure with stable, low-debt millage.

Total Mill Levy: 102.0 mills
School Mills: 49.5 mills
Metro District Mills: 25.0 mills
Typical Home Value: $710,000

Itemized Taxing Entities (2024 Certified)

Douglas County School District RE-1
49.5 mills
Douglas County General Fund
19.8 mills
South Metro Fire Rescue
6.2 mills
Highlands Ranch Metro District (HRMD)
25.0 mills
Library & Water Districts
1.5 mills

Worked Monthly Payment Scenarios (2026 HB24B-1001 Rules)

Home PriceAnnual Property TaxMonthly TaxMetro District ShareEst. Monthly EscrowLoan Capacity Impact
$500,000$3,351.38$279.28/mo+$63.75/mo$462.61/mo-$10,086
$750,000$5,044.91$420.41/mo+$96.33/mo$603.74/mo-$15,241
$1,000,000$6,809.85$567.49/mo+$131.75/mo$750.82/mo-$20,844
Primary Source: Douglas County 2024 Mill Levy Certification (Highlands Ranch Metro District)Verify Certified Levy on County Assessor

Last verified: 2026-09-21. Estimates are for informational purposes. Individual parcels should always be confirmed via the county assessor GIS portal.