Hinsdale County Colorado Property Search
To search Hinsdale County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or street address. Hinsdale County is one of Colorado’s most remote counties, tucked in the San Juan Mountains — it’s the second least populous county in the state (about 788 residents) and the least densely populated (well under one person per square mile). Lake City is both the county seat and the only incorporated town in the entire county. Records are kept by the Hinsdale County Assessor, Sherri Boyce, in Lake 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 Hinsdale County
The Hinsdale County Assessor values residential, commercial, and land properties on Colorado’s two-year reappraisal cycle. Because the county is almost entirely unincorporated mountain and forest land outside Lake City, most of what’s assessed is a mix of in-town homes, remote cabins, and vacant mountain land rather than dense subdivisions. Our Colorado property tax guide covers the full picture.
Each property has a unique parcel number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, and assessment details.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
If you can’t find a record online, or need certified documents, contact the Assessor directly. Because Hinsdale is one of Colorado’s smallest and most remote offices, calling ahead before visiting or sending documents is strongly recommended.
Lake City, CO 81235
(mail: PO Box 28)
(verify — two numbers
appeared in sources)
still in use
970-944-2225
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 Lake City or nearby historic areas like Capitol City or Henson to browse an area.
Property Tax by Community
Lake City is the only incorporated town in the county; everywhere else is unincorporated mountain land and small historic sites. These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the Hinsdale County Treasurer.
| Community | Population (est.) | Median Tax Bill | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City (county seat) | ~413 | ~$701 | Only incorporated town in the county |
| Piedra (CDP) | ~50 | ~$220 | Unincorporated |
| Cathedral (CDP) | ~26 | ~$173 | Unincorporated |
| Powderhorn | under 10 | ~$153 | Unincorporated, rural |
| Debs | under 10 | ~$153 | Unincorporated, rural |
Mill levies vary by district; 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 senior tax exemption Colorado.
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. See veteran exemption eligibility Colorado.
Many Hinsdale County properties are seasonal cabins and vacation homes rather than primary residences. Exemptions generally require the home to be your primary residence, so many owners here won’t qualify — check your classification with the Assessor.
Nearby Counties
Hinsdale sits deep in the San Juan Mountains. These neighbors keep their own records: