Gilpin County Colorado Property Search
To search Gilpin County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or street address. Gilpin County is a small mountain county west of Denver, best known as home to Black Hawk and Central City — two of just three towns in Colorado where casino gambling is legal. It has about 3,652 residential and 250 commercial properties and a low effective 2025 property tax rate of about 0.27%. Records are kept by the Gilpin County Assessor in Central City, the county seat.
Property Search
Partial info works — a last name or street name is enough.
Note: Results come from Colorado’s public GIS database and may not reflect the most recent changes. For verified records, contact the county assessor directly.
How Property Is Assessed in Gilpin County
The Gilpin County Assessor values residential and commercial property on Colorado’s two-year reappraisal cycle. Gilpin is unusual: two small towns — Black Hawk and Central City — carry an outsized commercial tax base because of their casinos, while the rest of the county is quiet mountain residential and forest land. That mix means a tiny town like Black Hawk can have high-value commercial parcels sitting near modest mountain homes. We explain Colorado property tax in plain language.
Each parcel has a unique parcel number (formatted with spaces, like 101 23 45 67890 000 001), which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, building details, and tax records. Find out how much you might owe with our free calculator.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
If you can’t find a record online, or need certified documents, contact the Assessor directly.
Central City, CO 80427
(mail: PO Box 429)
.colorado.gov/elected-
officials/assessor
Chief Appraiser: Dave Kurronen
or e-check, or by phone
May–early June — Appeal window to the Assessor is open (real property appeals generally due in early June — confirm the exact date each year).
If denied: petition the County Board of Equalization.
Under CORA, the public can inspect property records during office hours.
4 Ways to Find a Property Record
Enter a full or partial name to see ownership and assessed values for all matching parcels.
The most precise method — it’s on your tax statement or deed. Fastest and most accurate way to pull a record.
Enter the street address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Central City, Black Hawk, or Rollinsville to browse all parcels in that area.
Property Tax by Town
Gilpin County is small, with most property in and around Central City, Black Hawk, and Rollinsville. These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the Gilpin County Treasurer.
| Town | Population (est.) | Total Parcels (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City (county seat) | ~779 | 1,200 | Casino/historic town |
| Black Hawk | ~120 | 450+ | Casino town, high commercial value |
| Rollinsville | ~194 | 150+ | Small mountain community |
Mill levies vary by town and special district; check the Treasurer for a specific property’s rate. Black Hawk has only ~120 residents but a large commercial base from its casinos — a striking contrast within a single small county.
Exemptions & Tax Relief
Homeowners 65 or older who have owned and lived in their home for 10 consecutive years can have 50% of the first $200,000 of value exempted. Apply with the Assessor. See the senior homestead exemption rules.
Veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability get the same 50% exemption on the first $200,000, regardless of age. Surviving spouses may qualify. Full details on veteran tax exemptions.
Nearby Counties
Gilpin is a small mountain county near the Front Range. These neighbors keep their own records: