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Lochbuie, Colorado

Lochbuie crosses Adams and Weld Counties. For property records, taxes, vehicle work, and most local services, start with the county tied to the exact address.

Place type
Incorporated municipality
County footprint
Adams and Weld
Colorado region
Front Range

A nearby story: A well in Weld County is not the same as unlimited water

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These links go to the official county or regional office. Check that page for current documents, fees, hours, appointments, and address-specific instructions.

Local reading

Notes from Adams and Weld Counties

These notes may cover the wider county as well as Lochbuie. Open the note to see the exact place and source behind it.

Local rules - Adams County

In unincorporated Adams County, new oil and gas sites need a county permit too

New oil and gas facilities on unincorporated Adams County land go through the county's own Oil and Gas Facility permit review, in addition to state approval from the Energy and Carbon Management Commission.

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Cars and driving - Weld County

A Weld private vehicle sale starts a title clock

After a private vehicle sale, the buyer has a limited window to register it or present the title to Weld County Motor Vehicle.

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Water and land - Weld County

A well in Weld County is not the same as unlimited water

Well permits in the South Platte basin come with conditions, and bigger wells can fall under state measurement rules.

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Money and taxes - Adams County

Adams County property tax starts with two different county offices

Two Adams County offices split the work: the Assessor values and classifies property; the Treasurer bills, collects, and distributes the tax.

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Water and land - Adams County

Along the South Platte in Adams County, irrigation water is its own question

Many older parcels in farming Adams County carry canal or ditch irrigation water that is separate from the household water that comes out of the tap.

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History and culture - Weld County

Dearfield was a Black agricultural colony in Weld County

Dearfield began in 1910 as an African American agricultural colony in eastern Weld County, built on land, dryland farming, and self-reliance.

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Home and property - Adams County

In unincorporated Adams County, check permits before the project starts

The county handles permits for unincorporated Adams County, but cities inside it often run their own building departments.

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Home and property - Weld County

In unincorporated Weld County, ask about permits before work starts

Outside town in Weld County, the county Building division still reviews most work, and a small job can need plumbing or electrical permits.

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Sources and review

Where this place listing comes from

Colorado's State Demography Office maintains the incorporated municipality roster and the county relationships used on this page.

Data used: Vintage 2024, prepared August 2025 Reviewed: July 16, 2026 Municipalities within County Estimates, 2010 to Current Year

Use this carefully: A mailing address can use a city or town name even when the property is outside that municipality. Confirm the exact address before relying on a local rule.

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