Elbert County, Colorado Property Records

Elbert County, Colorado, has  six towns, including the unincorporated Agate, Elbert, and Matheson. In Elbert County, CO, property records are a comprehensive repository of land-related details. They ensure efficient transactions and maintain a transparent real estate landscape.

Exploring Elbert County property records reveals a nuanced picture of the real estate scene. The average home value is $375,640, accompanied by a median rent of $1,339. On the economic front, the median household income stands at $79,829. Analyzing property tax data, the county collects an average 0.43% of a property's assessed value.

Property records in Elbert County, CO, are overseen by the  County Clerk and Recorder. Since the office's establishment in the 1870s, they have provided custody to various real estate documents such as easements, deeds, liens, leases, maps, plats, assignments, and mortgages. They index the records in multiple databases by book/page, recording date, grantor/grantee, instrument type, and party name.

To provide citizens with convenient access to public property records, the Clerk and Recorder established an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. and launched the online  Document Search platform. This database allows searching of instruments recorded since January 1, 1985.

Per the agreement, public users can search and view online records. Meanwhile, registered users are given the added privilege of printing and downloading. To sign up, complete and submit the  Online Recorded Document Access Agreement to the Clerk and Recorder.

Alternatively, one can submit the filled-out  Open Records Request Form to OpenRecords@elbertcounty-co.gov to obtain copies of records remotely. If on-site access is preferred, individuals can visit the Clerk and Recorder's office in Kiowa, CO, during business hours.

Obtaining property records in Elbert County comes with $0.25 for each letter page, legal-sized document, and photo image. Meanwhile, certified copies come with an additional fee of $2 per document.

Zoning information in Elbert County can be verified through the  Community and Development Services Department at (303) 947-4764. They ensure compliance with land use plans, codes, and regulations by collaborating with owners and developers on rezoning, subdivisions, and other requests that impact zoning designations across the county.