Pitkin County Colorado Property Search
To search Pitkin County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Pitkin County is home to Aspen and Snowmass, among the most famous and expensive ski destinations in the United States, which pushes local property values well above most of Colorado. Records are kept by the Pitkin County Assessor in Aspen, and the office’s property-search site is completely free — if any site asks you to pay for a report, you’re on the wrong one.
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 Pitkin County
The Pitkin County Assessor’s Office appraises property at true and fair market value for its highest and best use, as Colorado law requires, with a full reappraisal every two years. A recent state law, House Bill 24B-1001, created a split assessment rate: for tax years 2025–2026, local governments use 6.8% of value minus 10% of the first $700,000 (with a $1,000 assessed-value floor), while school districts use a separate rate calculated differently — and both rates are changing again for 2026. Your tax bill is: actual value × assessment rate × mill levy ÷ 1,000. Our guide explains how luxury properties are taxed in Colorado.
Each property has a unique parcel or schedule number, which is the fastest and most accurate way to pull up ownership, land size, building details, and tax records through the county’s qPublic search.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
Aspen, CO 81611
(Administration Building)
Fax: 970-920-5174
assessormail@pitkincounty.com
Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
(Appraisers 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)
You can protest online, by mail, or in person; include your account number, parcel number, or address plus owner name.
Remember: the Assessor sets your VALUE, not your tax rate — only the value can be protested. After January 1 each year, contact the County Treasurer for your exact tax amount.
If your protest 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 street address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Aspen, Snowmass, or Basalt to browse all parcels in that area.
Cities in Pitkin County
Aspen is the county seat, with Snowmass Village nearby and Basalt straddling the Pitkin/Eagle county line. Confirm exact parcel counts and tax figures with the Pitkin County Treasurer.
| City / Area | Notes |
|---|---|
| Aspen (county seat) | World-famous ski resort; among the highest property values in Colorado |
| Snowmass Village | Major ski resort community |
| Old Snowmass | Unincorporated community, down-valley from Aspen |
| Basalt (Pitkin portion) | Straddles the Pitkin/Eagle county line |
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 the senior exemption primary residence requirements.
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. Read about the veteran property tax exemption.
Given Aspen and Snowmass’s resort economy, exemptions generally require the property to be your primary residence — many owners here won’t qualify. Short-term rentals are handled by a separate county program, not the Assessor’s office.
Nearby Counties
Pitkin County sits in the Roaring Fork Valley of central Colorado. These neighbors keep their own records: