Larimer County Property Search
A property record is the official documentation of a piece of property or building in Larimer County. Before purchasing or selling real estate, it is important to conduct a property search because it may reveal any irregularities that may prevent a property from being marketable. A property search verifies the owner of the property and also reveals any bylaws registered to the property. The Larimer County Clerk and Recording Department is responsible for making property records available to the public.
Are Larimer County Property Records Public?
Yes. Per the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), individuals can inspect or copy Larimer County property records and related Larimer County Public Records at any record custodian office during normal business hours. Before releasing property records to the public, personally identifying information (PII) such as a person's name, date of birth, home address, social security number, physical description, photograph, or signature is always redacted.
Where to Perform a Larimer County Property Lookup
An inquirer who wishes to perform a Larimer County property lookup may contact the County's Clerk and Recording Department: A property lookup can be carried out in person, online, via phone or email. Interested persons may contact the Clerk and Recorder's Department by email at recording@larimer.org, by phone at (970) 498-7860, or in person at:
Clerk and Recording Department
200 W. Oak Street, First Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80521
The Clerk and Recording Department offers property owner lookup services to the general public through the use of a third-party website. To perform a property lookup in Larimer County, visit the county's Clerk and Recording Department online. Click on "Requesting Copies" and click on the third-party link provided. Click on "Anonymous User", and click on the third-party link. The search parameters are by name, document, book and page, consideration, record date, legal, and reception number. Click on any of the search parameters and fill in the required information. Click on "Submit". Information provided in the lookup search includes the property owner's information.
Users are required to register and log in in order to access watermarked images. One must purchase and download the document in order to obtain the unwatermarked images. An Agreement must be signed by anyone planning to visit frequently.
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Larimer County
Members of the public may obtain property owner information online via the Larimer County Property Assessor's online portal. To perform a property owner lookup, click on "Search Property Records", and fill in the parcel number, account/schedule, or serial number (for mobile homes only), and on "Find Property". Individuals may also contact the County Assessor via email at LCassessor@co.larimer.co.us, via phone at (970) 498-7050, or in person.
How to Find Larimer County Property Records Online
Most record custodians have online portals where individuals can find Larimer County property records. For example, the Larimer County Treasurer and Public Trustee has a Property Tax Search tool where individuals can find property tax information. The search criteria are by account/schedule number, parcel number, owner name, address number, or street name. Several third-party websites also provide Larimer County property records search services to the general public online. Record seekers may be required to provide information relevant to the property record search. They may also be required to pay a fee to gain access to the particular record needed.
How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free
The Larimer County Assessor’s Property Records Search tool can be used to find property ownership information by address for free. Users must navigate to the Search for Property fields and enter the property’s address number or street name in the search box. Then click the Find Property button to find the property details, including the owner’s information.
Larimer County Property Tax Lookup
The Larimer County Treasurer and Public Trustee provides access to property tax information through its Property Tax Search tool. Individuals can conduct a search using either a Specific Property field, any Search for Property fields, or select a year in the All Inquiries section. Alternatively, requesters can conduct property tax lookups by email, phone, or in person at the Treasurer and Public Trustee’s Office. Phone requests should be sent to (970) 498-7020 or (970) 498-7453 - Public Trustee. In-person requests should be made from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Conducting a property tax search before purchasing any structure or land is necessary to avoid surprises, prevent costly errors, or plan a budget.
How to Find Larimer County Property Appraiser
Individuals can use the Licensee Search tool provided by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies to find property appraisers in Larimer County. The search parameters are by license number or name. The Department also lists all property appraisers in Colorado through the Generate List(s) or Download List(s) links below the search area. Another way to find Larimer County property appraisers is to visit the Colorado Division of Real Estate (DRE) in person during regular business hours. The Division recommends appointments for in-person requests. The DRE is located at:
Colorado Division of Real Estate
1560 Broadway,
Suite 925
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-2166
Toll Free: (800) 886-7675
Fax: (303) 894-2683
Property appraisers fairly estimate and evaluate the worth of a property for tax purposes and produce reports on written property valuations.
They also prepare land for construction or redevelopment and perform due diligence before a corporate merger or acquisition.
Larimer County Property Assessor
To determine property taxes, the county assessor must value all real and personal property, including mobile homes, buildings for business and domestic use, and agricultural land. The Assessor determines each piece of property's equitable worth in order to ensure that each taxpayer only pays their fair share of taxes.
Individuals can contact the Larimer County Property Assessor at:
Larimer County Assessor
200 W. Oak Street, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 1190
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Phone: (970) 498-7050
Email: Overbebc@larimer.org
