La Plata County Colorado Property Search
To search La Plata County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or site address. La Plata County sits in southwest Colorado around Durango, and it holds the largest share of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation of any Colorado county — the reservation’s headquarters, Ignacio, is here. It has about 22,705 residential and 1,381 commercial properties and a low effective 2025 property tax rate of about 0.26%. Records are kept by the La Plata County Assessor in Durango, the county seat.
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 La Plata County
The La Plata County Assessor values residential, commercial, and agricultural property on Colorado’s two-year reappraisal cycle. One thing that sets this county apart: a large part of southwestern La Plata County lies within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, and property on tribal trust land can be subject to different jurisdiction and taxation rules than standard county parcels — worth understanding if you’re researching property in or near Ignacio, Marvel, or other reservation communities. Our guide covers Colorado property tax rules in full.
Each parcel has a unique account or schedule 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
Durango, CO 81303
Fax: 970-382-6299
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Appeal window — The window to appeal your value to the Assessor is in May; real property appeals are generally due in early June — confirm the exact date each year.
Board of Equalization — If your appeal is denied, you can petition the County Board of Equalization.
Under the Colorado Open Records Act (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 site address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Durango, Bayfield, or Ignacio to browse all parcels in that area.
Property Tax by Town
La Plata County centers on Durango, with Bayfield and Ignacio — the Southern Ute reservation headquarters — as its other main towns. These figures are estimates for research; confirm exact amounts with the La Plata County Treasurer.
| Town | Population (est.) | Total Parcels (approx.) | Median Residential Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango (county seat) | ~19,800 | 7,400+ | $3,200–$3,500 |
| Forest Lakes | ~2,000+ | 1,600+ | $1,500–$1,800 |
| Hesperus (CDP) | ~2,700 | — | varies by acreage |
| Bayfield | ~3,000 | 1,100+ | $1,100–$1,300 |
| Ignacio (Ute reservation HQ) | ~900 | 300+ | $900–$1,100 |
Mill levies vary by town and special 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. Read about senior exemption how to apply.
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 the Colorado veteran homestead exemption.
Property held in tribal trust on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation is generally not subject to county property tax in the same way as fee-simple land. If you’re researching property near Ignacio or on reservation land, check jurisdiction and tax status directly with the Assessor or the Southern Ute Tribe.
Nearby Counties
La Plata County sits in southwest Colorado, sharing the Southern Ute Indian Reservation with two of its neighbors. These counties keep their own records: