Archuleta County Colorado Property Search
To search Archuleta County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or street address. Archuleta County sits in southwestern Colorado near the New Mexico border, and its county seat, Pagosa Springs, is a well-known hot-springs and mountain resort town. It’s a small, rural county — about 9,735 residential and 737 commercial properties — with one of the lowest effective property tax rates in the state at roughly 0.31%. Records are kept by the Archuleta County Assessor in Pagosa Springs.
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 Archuleta County
The Archuleta County Assessor values residential, commercial, and agricultural property, with a full reappraisal in odd-numbered years. In Colorado, residential property is assessed at 6.95% of its market value, while vacant land and commercial property use higher rates — worth knowing in a county like Archuleta, where a lot of land is undeveloped or used for recreation and ranching. For a full breakdown, see our property tax rules in Colorado.
Each parcel has a unique parcel identification number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up a single property’s ownership, land size, building details, and tax record.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(P.O. Box 1089)
(four-day office week)
Early June — real property appeals are generally due. Confirm the exact date each year with the Assessor before filing.
If your appeal is denied, you can petition the County Board of Equalization.
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 by Pagosa Springs, Arboles, or Chromo to browse all parcels in that area.
Property Tax by Community
| Community | Population (est.) | Total parcels (approx.) | Median residential tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Springs | ~1,720 | 6,420 | ~$2,034 |
| Arboles | ~300 | 2,610 | ~$645 |
| Chromo | ~30 | 1,440 | ~$2,733 |
These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the Archuleta County Treasurer.
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. To look up ownership and valuation details, use our Archuleta County property lookup tool.
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. For land classification and permitted uses, see zoning rules for Colorado properties.
Archuleta County requires a vacation-rental permit for short-term rentals. If you own or are buying a property to rent to visitors, check the county’s permit rules — short-term rental use can affect how a property is classified.
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