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Application for Change of Water Right - Colorado 2026

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The document is an application form for a change of water right in the District Court, Water Division of Colorado. It outlines the process for applicants to request modifications to existing water rights, including changes in usage, diversion points, and storage locations. The application requires detailed information about the applicant, the current water rights, proposed changes, and necessary legal descriptions. Additionally, it includes sections for notifying landowners affected by the changes and verifying the accuracy of the information provided.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Application for Change of Water Right in the editor.
Begin by entering your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number in the designated fields. If there are multiple applicants, attach a separate document with their details.
In section two, provide information about the decreed water right for which you are seeking a change. Fill in the name of the structure, relevant decree dates, legal descriptions, and other required details.
For section three, describe the proposed changes clearly. Include any necessary maps and records of actual diversions that support your application.
Complete section four by listing the names and addresses of landowners affected by any new or modified structures. Ensure you certify that they have been notified about your application.
Finally, review all entries for accuracy before signing and dating the application. Use our platform's features to save or print your completed form.

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How much is an acre foot of water worth in Colorado?

In northeastern Colorado, the price per acre-foot was even higher: In a February 2024 auction, the sellers of 90 shares of Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project water snagged about $52,000 per acre-foot per year. One acre-foot roughly equals the annual water use of two to four households.

What are senior water rights in Colorado?

Users with earlier adjudicated (court-decreed) rights (referred to as senior rights) have priority to divert in times of short supply before later-acquired rights (junior rights) can begin to use the water tied to their rights.

How to trade water rights?

Decentralized markets are created such that one water exchange does not process all trades. A trade may occur between a private buyer and seller, through a broker or through an exchange. Some brokers may use an exchange to locate buyers or sellers.

How do you transfer water rights in Colorado?

Transfer of Water Rights Transfers are typically done with a deed, recorded in the clerk and recorders office, just as deeds for land. Conveyance of a groundwater right requires that a Change of Ownership form for the well permit be submitted to the State Engineers Office.

How to transfer water rights in Colorado?

Transfers are done typically with a deed, which is recorded in the clerk and recorders office, just as with deeds for land. Conveyance of a groundwater right requires that a Change of Ownership form for the well permit be submitted to the State Engineers Office.

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Who owns the water rights to a property in Colorado?

In Colorado, water rights are primarily governed by the doctrine of prior appropriation, often summarized as first in time, first in right. This means that the first person to divert water and put it to beneficial use has priority over others who may wish to use the water later.

What are deeded water rights?

Water rights are the legal rights of property owners to access and use bodies of water adjacent to lands they hold. Riparian rights give landowners access and usage of flowing bodies of waters like rivers and streams. Littoral rights guarantee access to lakes, seas, and oceans.

Application for Change of Water Right - Colorado 2026

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