Ouray County Colorado Property Search
To search Ouray County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Ouray County is known as the “Switzerland of America” for its dramatic alpine scenery, and it holds a piece of Colorado history: formed in 1877 from part of San Juan County, it was the first county designated by the newly created Colorado General Assembly. The county seat is the town of Ouray, named for Ute leader Chief Ouray, though nearby Ridgway is actually the county’s largest city. Median home values here run roughly $370,000–$442,000. Records are kept by the Ouray County Assessor in Ouray.
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 Ouray County
The Ouray County Assessor’s Office discovers, lists, and values all real and personal property in the county, with a full reappraisal required every two years. It’s worth understanding the split in responsibilities: the Assessor determines your property’s VALUE, but does not set your tax rate — mill levies are set separately by local taxing authorities (school districts, the town, special districts) and your bill is collected by the County Treasurer. See our guide on how Colorado assesses property value.
Each property has a unique parcel number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, building details, and tax records through the county’s EagleWeb search.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
Ouray, CO 81427
(mail: PO Box C)
Cell: 970-318-2114
Fax: 970-325-4611
current hours
Real property appeals are generally accepted in a limited 1–3 month window each year — call the Assessor’s Office and ask for a property tax appeal form.
If your appeal is denied, you can petition the County Board of Equalization.
Renovations that add living space, bedrooms, or bathrooms are typically reflected at your next reappraisal, whether reported by you, a contractor, or discovered during an on-site visit.
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 street address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Ouray or Ridgway to browse all parcels in that area.
Cities in Ouray County
Ouray is the county seat, but Ridgway is actually the largest city in the county. Confirm exact parcel counts and tax figures with the Ouray County Treasurer.
| City / Town | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ridgway | Largest city in the county |
| Ouray (county seat) | Historic mining town, hot springs, “Switzerland of America” |
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 homestead exemption.
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 Colorado disabled veteran tax savings.
Ouray County has many vacation homes given its scenery and tourism draw. Exemptions generally require the home to be your primary residence.
Nearby Counties
Ouray County sits in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. These neighbors keep their own records: