Wildfire building code What does Colorado’s Wildfire Resiliency Code mean for mountain homes near Denver? Colorado’s mountain counties adopted the state Wildfire Resiliency Code in 2025 and 2026, and it changes how homes get built, re-roofed and landscaped. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone […]

Water rights How do water rights work when you buy mountain land in Colorado? In Colorado, water is its own property right, and on mountain land near Denver it does not come with the parcel unless the paperwork says so. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not […]

Wells and septic How do well permits and septic rules work on Colorado mountain land? Buying a mountain home or lot on a well and septic means two sets of rules: the state’s for water and the county’s for wastewater. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not […]

Buying land What is Colorado’s 35-acre rule, and what does it mean for mountain land near Denver? Colorado’s 35-acre rule is the reason so much mountain land in Park and Teller counties sells in 35-acre pieces. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone tree. Updated […]

Ranch land taxes How does agricultural tax status work on Colorado mountain ranch land? Colorado agricultural classification cuts the taxable value of mountain ranch land, and only land that is actually ranched or farmed qualifies. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone tree. Updated September […]

Wildfire mitigation What goes on a wildfire mitigation checklist for a Colorado mountain home? Wildfire mitigation on a mountain home starts at the siding and works out to 100 feet. The Colorado State Forest Service sets the numbers. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone […]

Wildfire insurance How do you get and keep home insurance on a Colorado mountain home? Insurance on a mountain home rides on wildfire risk, and a Colorado law in effect since July 1, 2026 puts the insurer’s score in writing. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not […]

Wildfire mitigation money Is there a Colorado tax credit for wildfire mitigation? Colorado pays back part of the cost of wildfire mitigation through a state income tax credit, and the mountain counties run slash and chipping programs. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, not a phone tree. […]

Wells What should you check when buying a Colorado home with a well? A mountain home on a well comes with a state permit, a water supply you test yourself and a yield that sets how much water the house gets. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, […]

Septic at sale Which Colorado mountain counties require a septic inspection at sale? Each Colorado mountain county sets its own septic rule for a home sale. Eight require an inspection or permit, two do not, and Eagle County starts in 2027. Call or text 303-955-4220Read the short answer A live person answers. Not a robot, […]