Real Estate & Taxes
Adams County offers a diverse range of real estate options to meet the needs of growing and relocating businesses. From modern industrial parks and flexible commercial spaces to developable land ready for investment, the county provides room to build and scale. With a competitive property tax environment and access to prime locations near Denver International Airport, major highways, and regional markets, Adams County delivers the infrastructure and value businesses need to succeed. Our economic development team can help you identify the ideal site or facility to fit your vision—connect with us to start your site search today.
Taxes
- 2025 Mill Rate: 26.944 average county mill levy (Source: Adams County Assessor)
- State Income Tax: Personal 4.4%, Corporate 4.4%
- Unincorporated Sales Tax: 0.75%
- 0% Construction & Use Tax in unincorporated Adams County.
Sales Tax Rate by Municipality and Unincorporated
| State | City | Total Sales Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada | 2.90% | 3.46% | 8.21% |
| Aurora | 2.90% | 3.75% | 8.50% |
| Bennett | 2.90% | 4.00% | 7.75% |
| Brighton | 2.90% | 4.00% | 8.50% |
| Commerce City | 2.90% | 4.50% | 9.25% |
| Federal Heights | 2.90% | 4.50% | 8.75% |
| Lochbuie | 2.90% | 4.00% | 8.75% |
| Northglenn* | 2.90% | 4.00% / 3.00%* | 8.75% |
| Thornton | 2.90% | 3.75% | 8.50% |
| Unincorporated Adams County: East of Box Elder Creek** | 2.90% | N/A | 3.75% |
| Unincorporated Adams County: West of Box Elder Creek | 2.90% | N/A | 4.75% |
| Westminster | 2.90% | 3.85% | 8.60% |
*In Northglenn, sales tax is 3% on food for home consumption with 4% on all other sales. **No RTD tax.
Why Adams County
Location & Transportation
Adams County is strategically positioned at the crossroads of the region’s transportation network, offering unparalleled connectivity for businesses and residents.
Workforce & Employment
Adams County, Colorado, boasts a dynamic and diverse workforce of nearly 300,000 people, with a strong representation across sectors and a reputation for being young, skilled, and rapidly growing, with a median age of 35.4%.
Industries & Employers
Discover Adams County’s diverse economic landscape and the major employers driving growth across six key industry clusters.