Mineral rights in Moffat County, Colorado
Moffat County is a quieter corner of Colorado's mineral market, with 6 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 6
- Permits · 24 mo
- 15%
- Avg lease royalty
approved through 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Moffat County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Anschutz CORP | 3 |
| Petroleum Resource Management CORP | 3 |
What the record says
Moffat County recorded 6 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (83% of recent permits, averaging 10,209-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Activity centers on the Greater Green River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 99 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 15% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Moffat County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Moffat County, Colorado?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Anschutz CORP, Petroleum Resource Management CORP. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Moffat County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Moffat County average about 15% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Moffat County?
Start with the Moffat County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Moffat County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.