Chaffee County Colorado Property Search
To search Chaffee County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or street address. Chaffee County sits in central Colorado, in the upper Arkansas River valley beneath the Collegiate Peaks — a string of 14,000-foot mountains — and its towns Salida and Buena Vista are known as hubs for whitewater rafting and outdoor recreation. It’s a small mountain county with about 11,910 residential and 820 commercial properties and one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the state at roughly 0.3%. Records are kept by the Chaffee County Assessor in Salida.
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 Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Assessor values residential, commercial, and other property, with a full reappraisal in odd-numbered years. Values are based on comparable sales during the state’s study period, and the market value shown on your Notice of Valuation reflects what the property would have sold for as of June 30 of the prior even year. Note that Colorado has split the residential assessment rate — one rate for school districts and one for other local districts — which affects how the final bill is calculated. .
Each of the county’s 19,000-plus parcels has a unique parcel number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, building details, and tax records.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
Salida, CO 81201
Salida, CO 81201
Early August — Board completes appeal reviews; written notice mailed within about five days.
April 15 — Business personal property declaration due if taxable value exceeds $52,000.
July 15 — Senior Homestead Exemption application deadline.
4 Ways to Find a Property Record
Full or partial name — shows all parcels registered under one owner.
Unique ID on your tax statement or deed. Fastest and most accurate method.
Enter the address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Salida, Buena Vista, or Poncha Springs to browse an area.
Property Tax by Town
| Town | Population (est.) | Total parcels (approx.) | Median residential tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | ~5,861 | 4,230 | ~$450–$500 |
| Buena Vista | ~2,966 | 3,180 | ~$420–$470 |
| Poncha Springs | ~959 | 750 | ~$400–$440 |
| Johnson Village | ~129 | 45 | ~$350–$380 |
| Nathrop | ~187 | 90 | ~$360–$390 |
These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the Chaffee County Treasurer.
Exemptions & Tax Relief
Homeowners 65 or older who have owned and lived in their home for 10 consecutive years (as of January 1) can have 50% of the first $200,000 of value exempted. Apply with the Assessor before July 15; once approved, it stays in effect and shows as a reduction on your tax bill..
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..
Nearby Counties
Chaffee County sits in the Arkansas River valley, home to Salida and Buena Vista, bordered by mountain counties with complex land use rules. You can also look up property records across all Colorado counties in one place:
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