Otero County, CO

Otero County, CO assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Otero County, Colorado. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Otero County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Otero County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesOtero County Assessoroterocounty.colorado.gov/assessor
  • Provides access to property record search via external vendor portal.
  • Includes information on valuation and assessment processes.
Property searchOtero County Property Record Searchoteroco-search.gsacorp.io
  • Direct link to the property search portal provided by the Assessor's office.
Deeds and recorded documentsOtero County Clerk and Recorderoterocounty.colorado.gov/clerk-recorder
  • Maintains real property records and deeds.
  • Digital archives available via third-party vendor.
Property taxesOtero County Treasurer/Public Trusteeoterocounty.colorado.gov/treasurer-public-trustee
  • Handles property tax collection and delinquent tax sales.
GIS and parcel mapsOtero County GIS/Mappingexperience.arcgis.com/experience/5bc26eeff6af4d3ab35e0d61d763ca9e
  • Interactive parcel mapping portal.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsOtero County Building Departmentoterocounty.colorado.gov/building-department
  • Provides permit applications and inspection information.
  • Electrical and plumbing permits are handled by the State of Colorado.
Zoning and land useOtero County Land Use Departmentoterocounty.colorado.gov/land-use
  • Provides access to Land Use Code and zoning application forms.
County data

Otero County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$237,779

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$5,815

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$391

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.23%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Otero County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
La Junta$239,954$5,9100.21%$373
Rocky Ford$237,155$5,2030.22%$373
Fowler$243,617$6,2760.27%$468
Manzanola$204,699$5,2590.29%$344
Swink$231,987$8,0460.34%$693
Cheraw$227,026$6,2260.27%$405
FAQ

Otero County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Otero County?

Use the official Otero County Assessor for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Otero County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Otero County Treasurer/Public Trustee for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Otero County?

Use the official Otero County Clerk and Recorder for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Otero County?

Use the official Otero County GIS/Mapping for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Otero County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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