Search Larimer County, CO Property Records

Property records in Larimer County, Colorado, are usually available through the county agencies. These records can include deeds, property assessments, and tax information. Although many records are maintained at the county level, municipalities may hold additional property details such as zoning and permitting records.

According to recent data, the county reports a median home value of $482,900.00, a median rent of $1,589.50, a median household income of $85,141.00, and a median real estate tax of 0.5%.

In Larimer County, CO, property records can be searched online, in person, or by request through mail, phone, or email. Most users begin with the Easy Access Portal, which allows 24/7 searches for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents maintained by the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder.

Before starting, users should gather key search details such as a property address, parcel number, or owner name. The portal indexes records from 1971 to the present, while earlier documents require an in-office book search at the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Anonymous users may search indexes but cannot view document images.

Requests for certified copies can also be made by phone or mail, though processing may take up to 72 hours.

PropertyChecker streamlines the search process by accepting simple property addresses and automatically retrieving relevant records from 1971 onward, without requiring specific parcel numbers. It also integrates assessment data that is unavailable through the Easy Access Portal.

The sections below explain where to access specific types of property information in Larimer County.

Property Ownership and Title Information

Larimer County property ownership and title records are filed with the County Clerk and Recorder. These records document property transfers and legal claims, and may include deeds, mortgages, easements, covenants, plats, and liens.

Records can be searched through the county’s Easy Access Portal. The portal enables searches by grantor or grantee name, legal description, document type, reception number, and book or page reference. Users can stay anonymous and only access data. They can also register an account to view and print images at $0.25 to $2 per page based on size.

Online indexing typically includes documents from 1971 to the present. Earlier records require in-person research using grantor–grantee index books at the Clerk and Recorder's office in Fort Collins. Non-certified copies of documents may be downloaded online or requested directly from the office, while certified copies are only available by phone or mail request.

Property Sales and Transaction History

In Larimer County, CO, the County Assessor provides a free Residential Property Sales search portal for accessing property sales and transaction history. County property appraisers maintain these records to support valuation and assessment.

Users can filter results by “Sales Near a Specific Property” or “Geographic Area fields.” Another option is to filter by location, sale date, price, square footage, acreage, or year built.

Other sales-related portals include Commercial, Mobile Home, and Vacant Land sales.

PropertyChecker is another option for reviewing transaction history. It serves as an alternative platform that compiles sales records, ownership data, and related property information from multiple public sources.

Property Tax Assessment and Payment Records

Property tax assessments in Larimer County can be reviewed through the Assessor Property Records search portal provided by the County Assessor. Individuals can use either the “Get a Specific Property” or “Search for Property” field. Searches can be performed by parcel number, owner name, address, or interactive map.

Results may show assessed value, market value, property classification, exemptions, and historical assessment data maintained by county property tax assessors.

For tax bills, payment records, delinquencies, and other tax records, individuals can go to the County Treasurer & Public Trustee. The office offers the Property Tax Search portal, where users can either “Get a Specific Property” or “Search for Property.” The search will need the property’s parcel number, owner, address, or account/schedule number.

In case of concerns with property valuations, individuals may appeal after receiving the Notice of Valuation each May. They must file a protest with the Assessor between May 1 and June 8 through the online system, mail, fax, in person, or by phone appointment. If not resolved, individuals can raise their concern to the County Board of Equalization.

Property Characteristics and Parcel Details

Parcel and property characteristic information in Larimer County can be retrieved through the Assessor Property Records search portal. Available details that the property interface may show can include parcel size, land and improvement values, building attributes, property classification, year built, and square footage.

Additional data, like parcel boundaries, road information, streets, and more, can be examined through the tools in the Larimer County ArcGIS Online portal.

Zoning, Land Use, and Planning Records

Zoning and land use records in Larimer County are maintained by the Planning Division under the County Community Development Department. Users can use the Interactive Zoning Map to view zoning districts in unincorporated areas. The county uses different zoning districts for land use designations and parcel development planning in these areas.

The tools in the ArcGIS Online portal may also allow users to view planning overlays and land use designations for individual parcels. Properties within incorporated municipalities may have zoning records managed by their respective city or town planning departments. For example, Fort Collins has its own Zoning Lookup portal that individuals can access.

Legal Documents Affecting Property

Property-related legal documents in Larimer County are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. The office maintains documents such as deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, covenants, plats, and land survey records. These documents can be conveniently searched online through the Easy Access portal.

Some property-related legal filings, such as foreclosures, can be searched through the County Foreclosure Property Search portal.

Building Permits, Inspections, and Construction Records

Construction permits, inspection records, and related documents are maintained by the Building Division of the Larimer County Community Development. Users can search through the Community Development Online Portal. Available records may include issued permits, construction descriptions, inspection results, and final approvals.

For properties located inside city limits, building permits and inspection records are usually handled by the local municipal building departments. For example, Fort Collins has Building Services, where individuals can access building-related information.

Maps and Visual Property Data

Parcel maps and visual property data in Larimer County can be accessed through the County GIS mapping resources. The office provides different mapping tools within the ArcGIS Online portal that users can access.

Users may be able to view parcel boundaries, aerial imagery, zoning overlays, flood zones, transportation layers, and ownership references. Larimer County contains over 170,000 mapped parcels across roughly 2,600 square miles of land area.

The local municipalities may have their own maps to fully cover the wide area. For example, Fort Collins has their own GIS portal to access local maps.

Displayed here are charts summarizing the county's tax rates, accompanied by insights into median home values, income figures, and rent rates.

Median Rent

$1,589.50

Colorado	$1,020.00
National	$840.25

• +55.8 %
  vs Colorado
• +89.2 %
  vs National

Median Home Value

$482,900.00

Colorado	$341,200.00
National	$173,750.00

• +41.5 %
  vs Colorado
• +177.9 %
  vs National

Median Household Income

$85,141.00

Colorado	$65,821.00
National	$65,108.00

• +29.4 %
  vs Colorado
• +30.8 %
  vs National

Median Property Tax Rate

0.5%

Colorado	0.38%
National	0.74%

• +31.6%
  vs Colorado
• -32.4 %
  vs National

Unemployment Rate

2.66%

Colorado	2.71%
National	2.87%

• -1.8 %
  vs Colorado
• -7.3 %
  vs National

Renter Occupied Housing

27.38%

Colorado	25.3%
National	21.81%

• +8.2 %
  vs Colorado
• +25.5 %
  vs National

In Larimer County, the office that performs the functions of a registrar of deeds is the County Clerk and Recorder. This office records and maintains official land records dating back to 1862, including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, covenants, plats, and land surveys.

These land records also support other property-related systems in the county. For example, the County Assessor relies on recorded deeds to update ownership and valuation records. Planning and zoning departments may reference recorded plats, easements, and covenants when reviewing development or land-use applications.

Many documents can be searched online through the county’s Easy Access portal. The index typically includes records from 1971 to the present, while older records require in-person research using grantor–grantee index books.

In-person access is available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office. There are public viewing stations for individuals to examine archived records and index books. Appointments may be scheduled by phone at 970-498-7860.

Certified copies may be requested by phone or by mail. Phone requests are addressed to the same number as the appointment setting. Mail requests should include the document reception number and be sent to:

Larimer County Clerk and RecorderAttn: OrdersP.O. Box 1280, Fort Collins, CO 80522

For those in a hurry, overnight requests are possible, addressed to:

Larimer County Clerk and RecorderAttn: Orders200 W. Oak Street, Suite 1000Fort Collins, CO 80521

Fees for certified copies vary by size:

$0.25 for 8.5 x 14 inches

• $2 for larger sizes

• An additional $1 for certification

Larimer County includes several incorporated municipalities where certain property-related records are maintained locally. Currently, there are eight municipalities in the county:

Municipal departments typically maintain local documents like zoning maps, building permits, and inspection records. When researching these local documents, individuals may need to contact the appropriate city or town office.

• Estes Park
• Fort Collins
• Loveland
• Timnath
• Wellington
• Berthoud
• Johnstown
• Windsor