Fremont County Colorado Property Search
To search Fremont County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or street address. Fremont County sits in south-central Colorado around Cañon City and the Royal Gorge, and it’s officially known as “Colorado’s Correctional Capital” — home to around 13 state and federal prisons, including the federal “Supermax” (ADX Florence). It has about 20,102 residential and 742 commercial properties and a low effective 2025 property tax rate of about 0.35%. Records are kept by the Fremont County Assessor in Cañon City.
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 Fremont County
The Fremont County Assessor values residential and commercial property on Colorado’s two-year reappraisal cycle. The county’s economy is shaped heavily by corrections — roughly 1,600 jobs come directly from the Department of Corrections, plus the federal complex in Florence — so a large amount of land is government-owned prison property that sits off the taxable rolls, leaving a relatively modest private tax base for a county of this size. Our guide covers the Colorado assessment cycle explained.
Each of the county’s 28,000-plus parcels has a unique parcel number (format like 123-45-678), 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
If you can’t find a record online, or need certified documents, contact the Assessor directly.
Cañon City, CO 81212
/content/assessor
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(four-day week)
(fremontcountyco-asr
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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.
Note: county offices run Monday–Thursday only — plan calls and visits for those days. 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 Cañon City, Florence, or Penrose to browse all parcels in that area.
Property Tax by Town
Fremont County centers on Cañon City, with Florence and several small former coal-mining towns nearby. These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the Fremont County Treasurer.
| Town | Population (est.) | Total Parcels (approx.) | Median Residential Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañon City (county seat) | ~17,141 | 8,950 | ~$1,160 |
| Florence | ~3,822 | 3,410 | ~$950–$1,100 |
| Penrose | — | 1,720 | varies |
| Williamsburg | ~700 | 400 | varies |
| Rockvale | ~430 | 250 | varies |
| Coal Creek | ~360 | 200 | varies |
| Brookside | ~230 | 120 | varies |
Mill levies vary by town and special district; several small towns don’t publish a separate median. Check the Treasurer for a specific property’s rate.
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. Full guide to the senior property tax break.
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. Check the veteran exemption Colorado guide.
Ranch and farm land outside the towns may qualify for agricultural classification, which values land on production rather than market value — potentially a significant difference in your tax bill. Ask the Assessor how your land is classified.
Nearby Counties
Fremont County sits in south-central Colorado, around Cañon City and the Royal Gorge. These neighbors keep their own records: