El Paso County, CO Property Records
Property records in El Paso, Colorado, provide public information about real estate parcels, including ownership details, legal descriptions, assessed values, property characteristics, sales history, tax information, and recorded documents such as deeds or plats. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property boundaries, valuation, or ownership history. They can also help with tax planning, title research, and understanding local market trends.
Users can access official El Paso property records through the El Paso County government, including the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation information and the Clerk and Recorder for recorded land documents. To search parcel details and assessment data, visit the county’s official El Paso property records search.
El Paso County, CO Property Records & Statistics
El Paso County has a median rent of $1,556, well above the Colorado median of $1,020 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $380,400 also exceeds the state's $341,200 and sits far above the national $173,750, which points to a high-cost housing market centered on the Colorado Springs area.
The county's median property tax rate is 0.4%, slightly higher than the state's 0.38% but roughly half the national rate of 0.74%. Homeowners therefore pay a modest tax on relatively high values.
Median household income is $79,250, compared with $65,821 statewide and $65,108 nationally, so residents earn more than typical households in Colorado and the country. The unemployment rate of 3.5% is higher than the state's 2.71% and the national 2.87%, a sign that the labor market is somewhat less tight than elsewhere.
Renters occupy 27.05% of housing, above the state's 25.3% and the national 21.81%. With strong incomes, high rents and a sizable rental share, the figures describe an active market with steady demand for both owned and rented homes.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in El Paso
El Paso County property records span tax assessment, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 279,689 total parcels, including 253,773 residential and 8,245 commercial parcels, with 76.83% tax record coverage. Recorder files include 899,972 deeds and 793,848 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 279,689 |
| Residential Parcels | 253,773 |
| Commercial Parcels | 8,245 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 76.83% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 899,972 |
| Mortgage Records | 793,848 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 223,560 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4,690,464 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a loan from one lender or holder to another, and a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien cleared.
El Paso County has 880,722 assignment and release records, including 125,201 assignment documents and 755,015 release documents, plus 506 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005 to September 4, 2025, and releases from October 10, 2001 to September 4, 2025.
For property research, these records reveal who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were released. Buyers, title researchers and owners can use them to confirm that past liens were cleared, trace a loan between lenders and spot mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search El Paso County, CO Property Records
El Paso County recorded documents are maintained by the El Paso County Recording Department. Its records support research into the county's 279,689 parcels, including deeds, mortgages and related filings, with tax record coverage of 76.83% of the population.
Start with the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder recording page for office information, forms and recording details. To look up documents by name, date or document type, use the El Paso County official records search. Documents can also be submitted electronically through the El Paso County eRecording page.
The office is at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907 and can be reached at 719-520-6200. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
To search, gather the owner name, property address or parcel number, enter the most complete details you have and open the matching record. If a record doesn't appear online, call the office and staff can point you to the right document.
El Paso Registrar of Deeds
The El Paso County Probate Office is located at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907 and can be reached at 719-520-6200. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com or the official website clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com.
El Paso County Recording Department
El Paso County Property Records FAQ
How can I search El Paso County property records by address?
Recorded documents tied to an address can be located through the El Paso County official records search, which lists documents the county has on file. For parcel details, have the street address and parcel number ready and call the El Paso County Recording Department at 719-520-6200. The county holds 279,689 parcels, so a precise address helps.
How can I find property owners in El Paso County?
Ownership is shown on recorded deeds, which you can search by name through the El Paso County official records search. The El Paso County Recording Department at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 can also help trace the current owner of a parcel. Call 719-520-6200 during office hours with the address or parcel number to speed up the request.
How can I check a property's assessed value in El Paso County?
Assessed values are set by the county assessor and reflect the 2024 assessment year, with the most recent assessor update on February 20, 2025. Contact the county for the assessment on a specific parcel. The El Paso County Recording Department can direct you at 719-520-6200.
Where can I find El Paso County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payment history are handled by the county's treasurer. The El Paso County Recording Department can point you to the right office at 719-520-6200, and you can ask for the parcel's tax year 2024 details. Have the parcel number or owner name ready to make the lookup quick.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in El Paso County?
Deeds, mortgages and releases are recorded by the El Paso County Recording Department. Search them online with the El Paso County official records search. You can also visit 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, or call 719-520-6200 to request copies.
Where can I access El Paso County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps and GIS information are kept by county departments. Call the El Paso County Recording Department at 719-520-6200 to be directed to the mapping office for El Paso County, and have the parcel number or address ready. Maps are for reference and are not a substitute for a survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in El Paso County?
Permits and zoning in El Paso County are handled by the county's planning or building staff, or by the municipality if the property is inside a town or city. The El Paso County Recording Department at 719-520-6200 can tell you which office covers the parcel in question.
How can I create a list of property owners in El Paso County?
Owner lists are not published as a ready-made download. Start by searching recorded documents through the El Paso County official records search, and for a larger list contact the El Paso County Recording Department at 719-520-6200 to ask what records can be provided and how requests are made.