Boulder Property Records

Boulder County, Colorado, includes unincorporated communities and ten incorporated towns and cities. In Boulder County, CO, property records are legal documents like deeds, maps, and liens that establish real estate ownership boundaries, easements, titles, and rights to support legal real estate transactions and preserve county land archives.

The median home sale price in Boulder County is around $602,866, while the median home rent is $1,639. The average property tax rate across the county is 0.53%, and the median household income is $94,233.

The Office of the Clerk and Recorder in Boulder County, CO, is responsible for maintaining land records related to real property. While all documents are recorded at the main office, the two branch locations in Longmont and Lafayette accept and forward documents. Most property records, such as deeds, liens, covenants, assignments, plats and maps, and foreclosure documents, are available for inspection.

To initiate a search, individuals can utilize the Boulder County Recording Division Online Services, where nearly 10 million records dating back to 1860 can be accessed. However, viewing actual document images requires a paid subscription.

Property records in Boulder County, CO, are typically indexed using a comprehensive system that includes various data points such as legal descriptions, owner names, document types, and parcel numbers.

Obtaining property documents in Boulder County incurs specific fees. Record copies are charged at $0.25 per page while certifying a copy of a recorded document costs $1. Additionally, obtaining a digital copy of a plat via email costs $2 per sheet.

To verify zoning for unincorporated properties in Boulder County, contact or submit a zoning verification letter request to the Community Planning and Permitting Department. For properties within city limits, contact the relevant municipality office.