Steamboat Springs Contact Directory

This Steamboat Springs phone directory lists contact numbers for city hall, Routt County government offices, courts, and state agencies serving the area. Steamboat Springs is the county seat of Routt County and sits in northwest Colorado, with a population around 13,190. City Hall is at 115 10th St and the main phone line is 970-879-2060. Routt County runs its own offices from 522 Lincoln Ave in town. This page puts all of those numbers in one place so you can reach the right office on your first call.

Steamboat Springs City Hall Contacts

Steamboat Springs City Hall is at 115 10th St. The main phone number is 970-879-2060. Staff at that line can route your call to the right department or give you a direct number. City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays.

The city runs on a council-manager form of government. The city council sets policy and the city manager handles daily operations. If you need to reach a specific council member, call the main line and ask to be transferred. You can also find the full staff directory on the city website at steamboatsprings.net. That directory lists each department with names, phone numbers, and email addresses. It is searchable and stays up to date. For questions about building permits, zoning, or land use, the Planning and Community Development department can be reached at 970-871-8259.

Note: Friday hours are short. Plan calls for earlier in the week when you can.

Steamboat Springs Police Phone Numbers

The Steamboat Springs Police Department is at 2027 Shield Dr. The main police line is 970-879-4344. For non-emergency dispatch, call 970-879-1144. Always dial 911 for active emergencies. The police department handles calls within city limits. Outside town, the Routt County Sheriff takes over.

The Routt County Sheriff's Office is also on Shield Dr, at 2027 Shield Dr, Suite 1. The non-emergency number is 970-879-1090. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Friday 9 AM to noon. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of Routt County, including areas around Steamboat Springs that fall outside city borders. Some services like civil process and warrants go through the sheriff even for addresses inside town. If you are not sure which agency to call, dispatch at 970-879-1144 can help sort it out.

Routt County Services in Steamboat Springs

County-level services go through Routt County. The main county phone number is 970-879-0108. County offices are at 522 Lincoln Ave in Steamboat Springs. Since the city is the county seat, all major county departments keep offices right in town. The full county website is at co.routt.co.us and lists every department with contact info.

The Routt County Clerk and Recorder handles recorded documents, elections, and motor vehicle services. That office is at 522 Lincoln Ave, Suite 21, and the phone number is 970-870-5556. If you need to look up a property deed, file a document, or check on a title, this is the office to call. The clerk also runs elections for Routt County, so voter registration questions go here. You can search some Routt County recorded documents online through the county's public search tool at routt.co.publicsearch.us.

The Routt County Assessor handles property valuations. The phone number is 970-870-5544, and the office is in Suite 10 at the same Lincoln Ave address. You can look up property data online through the assessor's web tool on the county site. For questions about your property value or tax assessment, this is where to start.

Court Contacts for Steamboat Springs

Steamboat Springs is in the 14th Judicial District. That district covers Routt, Moffat, and Grand counties. The Routt County Combined Court is at 1955 Shield Dr, Unit 200, in Steamboat Springs. The court phone number is 970-879-5020, ext. 7. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM.

The combined court handles both district and county court cases from one location. District court takes on felonies, major civil matters, family law, and probate. County court covers misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. If you need to check on a case, ask about a hearing date, or get copies of court documents, call the clerk at the main court number. Staff can tell you case status, which forms you need, and what fees apply.

You can also look up Steamboat Springs cases online through the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. That tool lets you search by name or case number for any court in the state. Access to court records follows CJD 05-01, the Chief Justice Directive that sets rules on which records are public. Most civil and criminal files from Steamboat Springs courts are open. Some records like juvenile cases and sealed files stay restricted.

Steamboat Springs Public Records

Colorado gives people the right to request public records under C.R.S. 24-72-201, the Colorado Open Records Act. This law applies to Steamboat Springs city records, Routt County files, and state documents. You can make a request by phone, email, or in writing. The office holding the record must respond within three business days.

For city records, call Steamboat Springs City Hall at 970-879-2060. City records include meeting minutes, council agendas, contracts, permits, and inspection reports. Staff can tell you if the record is available and what it costs. Some records are posted on the city website, so check there first. It might save you a call. For county records, contact the Routt County Clerk and Recorder at 970-870-5556. Property records, recorded documents, and other county files are held at that office.

Court records fall under a separate set of rules. C.R.S. 24-72-301 governs access to court files specifically. Most case records from Steamboat Springs courts are open to the public, but some things like mental health records and sealed cases stay restricted. The CORA page on the Secretary of State's site explains the full process for making records requests in Colorado.

Copy fees vary by office. Call first to ask about costs.

State Phone Numbers for Steamboat Springs

Some services are handled at the state level. Steamboat Springs residents use the same state contacts as the rest of Colorado. The Colorado Secretary of State at 303-894-2200 manages business filings, notary records, and election oversight. The website has tools for searching business entities and filing annual reports.

The Colorado Judicial Branch at 720-625-5000 runs the statewide court system. For Steamboat Springs cases, call the local court at 970-879-5020, but the state line can help if you need general court information. The Colorado DMV at (303) 205-5600 covers driver licenses and vehicle titles. The DMV website lets you renew online. Routt County has its own motor vehicle office through the Clerk and Recorder for plates, titles, and registration.

Colorado Secretary of State Directory

The Colorado Secretary of State website is where Steamboat Springs residents can search business filings, look up notary records, and find election information for the state.

From this site you can search for any business registered in Colorado, check its status, and find the registered agent. The Secretary of State phone number is 303-894-2200. Staff can help with questions about business filings, trademarks, and official documents. Most searches on the site are free and do not need an account.

Steamboat Springs Community Resources

The Bud Werner Memorial Library is at 1289 Lincoln Ave. The phone number is 970-879-0240. The library offers public computer access, research help, and meeting rooms. It is a good starting point if you need help with a records search but are not sure where to begin. Staff can point you to the right agency or help you use online search tools.

The Steamboat Springs Area Fire Protection District serves the city and surrounding area. The fire district covers about 380 square miles of Routt County. For non-emergency fire questions, call 970-879-1144 through dispatch. This includes questions about fire inspections, safety permits, and burn restrictions. The fire station is at 1015 Oak St. For all active emergencies, call 911.

Colorado License Search Directory

The DORA license verification tool lets Steamboat Springs residents check professional licenses for contractors, doctors, real estate agents, and other fields across Colorado.

DORA stands for the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The online lookup is free and does not need an account. You can search by name, license type, or license number. Results show if the license is active, when it expires, and if there are any actions on file. This is useful when you need to check credentials for someone providing services in Steamboat Springs or anywhere in Colorado.

Finding Phone Numbers in Steamboat Springs

The right approach depends on what level of government you need. City services like permits, water, and code enforcement go through Steamboat Springs City Hall at 970-879-2060. County services like property records, the assessor, elections, and the sheriff go through Routt County at 970-879-0108. Court matters go through the 14th Judicial District at 970-879-5020.

One thing that trips people up in Steamboat Springs is the overlap between city and county offices. Both are in the same town and sometimes in nearby buildings. A call about a water bill goes to the city. A call about a property tax bill goes to the county assessor. A call about a court case goes to the judicial district. Knowing which level handles your issue saves time. If you are not sure, call the city main line or the county main line and ask. Staff are used to routing calls and can get you to the right person.

Steamboat Springs Location in Colorado

Steamboat Springs sits in the Yampa Valley in northwest Colorado, about 160 miles northwest of Denver. It is fairly remote compared to the Front Range metro area where most of Colorado's larger cities are clustered. The nearest cities with pages on this site are Fort Collins and Grand Junction, both a few hours away by car. For phone directory needs in those cities, check the individual city pages.