Custer County Colorado Property Search
To search Custer County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or street address. Custer County sits in the Wet Mountain Valley beneath the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and its twin county-seat towns, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, form Colorado’s first International Dark Sky Community. It’s a small, scenic mountain county with about 4,339 residential and 205 commercial properties and a low effective 2025 property tax rate of about 0.32%. Records are kept by the Custer County Assessor in Westcliffe.
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 Custer County
The Custer County Assessor values residential, commercial, and agricultural property, with a full reappraisal in odd-numbered years. Assessors use the sales approach (comparing recent sales of similar property) and, where needed, the cost approach (the cost to rebuild, minus depreciation). The office keeps property records dating back to 1877, so this is one of Colorado’s longer-running assessment histories. For context, see our Colorado property tax overview.
Each of the county’s 7,500-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
Westcliffe, CO 81252
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 to Westcliffe or Silver Cliff to browse an area.
Property Tax by Town
| Town / Area | Population (est.) | Total parcels (approx.) | Median residential tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe (county seat) | ~459 | 1,245 | $800 – $1,499 |
| Silver Cliff | ~863 | 832 | under $800 |
| Wetmore (unincorporated) | ~110 | 95 | $400 – $800 |
| San Isabel (seasonal) | ~50 seasonal | 40 | varies |
| Rosita (historic) | under 50 | 25 | varies |
Unincorporated areas don’t charge a town mill levy — residents pay only county, school, and special-district levies. These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the Custer 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. See our senior homestead exemption guide.
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. Learn about disabled veteran tax savings.
Ranch and grazing land in the valley may qualify for agricultural classification, which values land on production rather than market value. Ask the Assessor how your land is classified.