San Miguel County Colorado Property Search
To search San Miguel County property records, use the tool below by owner name, parcel number, or property address. San Miguel County is home to Telluride, a former mining town set in a dramatic box canyon ringed by cliffs, reachable by a single main road. Telluride is internationally known for its film and bluegrass festivals, and its resort economy has pushed median home values to roughly $427,650–$558,350, among the higher ranges in Colorado. Records are kept by the San Miguel County Assessor in Telluride, 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 San Miguel County
The San Miguel County Assessor determines the value of all taxable property in the county on Colorado’s two-year reappraisal cycle. For 2026, an “intervening year,” real property value reflects market data as of June 30, 2024 — the same basis used for 2025 — and only properties with a changed value (new construction, a classification change, etc.) will receive a mailed Notice of Value. Importantly, any property owner can still protest their value in 2026, whether or not they received a notice. See our guide on how high-value properties are taxed in Colorado.
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. San Miguel County’s median home value is roughly $613,100, with an effective property tax rate of about 0.26% and a median annual tax bill around $1,599.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | ~$613,100 (county-wide); ~$427,650–$558,350 (Telluride-specific) |
| Effective property tax rate | ~0.26% |
| Median annual tax bill | ~$1,599 |
Figures are county-wide statistical medians from property-tax data aggregators, not the Assessor’s exact parcel-level figures. Confirm exact numbers with the Assessor for a specific property.
Assessor’s Office — Contact & Key Dates
If you can’t find a record online, or need certified documents, contact the Assessor directly.
Telluride, CO 81435
(mail: PO Box 506)
Fax: 970-369-1007
May 1, 2026 — Real property appeals with the Assessor begin.
Throughout May — The office is open for protests by drop-off, mail, or email. It’s your responsibility to confirm the office received your protest.
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 street address to pull current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
Filter to Telluride, Mountain Village, or Norwood to browse all parcels in that area.
Towns in San Miguel County
Telluride is the county seat, with Mountain Village as its adjacent ski-base community, and Norwood as the county’s agricultural hub to the west. Confirm exact parcel counts and tax figures with the San Miguel County Treasurer.
| Town | Notes |
|---|---|
| Telluride (county seat) | Historic mining town in a box canyon; home to the Telluride Film Festival and Bluegrass Festival |
| Mountain Village | Ski-resort base community adjacent to Telluride |
| Norwood | Western county’s agricultural and ranching hub |
Population, parcel counts, and median tax figures to be confirmed from your data source before publishing.
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 full 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. Read the veteran tax exemption Colorado guide.
Telluride’s resort economy means many properties are vacation homes or short-term rentals. Exemptions generally require the property to be your primary residence, so many owners here won’t qualify.
Ranch land in the western part of the county, around Norwood, may qualify for agricultural classification, valued on production rather than market value. Ask the Assessor how your land is classified.
Nearby Counties
San Miguel County sits in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. These neighbors keep their own records: