Water rights guide
Cache la Poudre / Big Thompson basin
How to look up water rights in Larimer County, Colorado
Home to Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) project units, which trade actively and appear on many rural deeds. Mountain properties often depend on limited exempt wells.
Where to pull the records
- C-BT units
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District maintains the current unit ledger.
- Decrees
DWR Water Division 1.
- Well permits
DWR — pay attention to elevation limits on exempt permits.
Local quirks to know
- • C-BT unit value fluctuates with the annual quota set by Northern Water.
- • Many foothills parcels have only household-use exempt wells — no crop or livestock irrigation.
TerraScope automates these lookups for Larimer County properties. Run an evaluation or see report tiers.
Educational information only. Not legal advice.