Moving to Federal Heights, Colorado: Your 2026 Relocation Guide
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Federal Heights is a small city in western Adams County, named for Federal Boulevard, between Westminster, Thornton and Northglenn. It is home to Water World.
Your First 90 Days: The Federal Heights Move Checklist
| When | Task | Where to do it |
|---|---|---|
| Before move-in | Start city water | City of Federal Heights utility billing |
| Before move-in | Start electric and gas | Xcel Energy, 1-800-895-1999 |
| First week | Set up trash | Check with the City or choose a private hauler |
| Within 30 days | Transfer your driver license | A Colorado state DMV office (county offices do not issue licenses) |
| Within 90 days | Title and register your vehicles | Adams County Motor Vehicle: offices include North Pecos (12200 Pecos St.) and Westminster (8452 Federal Blvd.), plus Brighton, Commerce City and Aurora. |
| Before registering | Emissions test first if your vehicle is more than 7 model years old (this county is in the program area) | An Air Care Colorado station |
| Any time | Enroll your kids in school | Adams 12 Five Star Schools |
| Any time | Register to vote at your new address | GoVoteColorado.gov |
Providers can change at the edge of town or between subdivisions. We'll confirm them for any address you're considering.
Where to Live in Federal Heights
As of October 21, 2026, only about four homes were listed in Federal Heights on our site.
| If you want... | Look at |
|---|---|
| An entry price | Condos from the $200,000s |
| A single-family home | Monticello and Northmoor, up to about $480,000 |
| More choices nearby | Westminster, Northglenn and Thornton |
Prices change daily and are not a guarantee of value. See current listings on our Federal Heights homes for sale page.
Schools
Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Register with the district for your neighborhood school, or apply through choice enrollment.
School assignments depend on the exact address. Confirm boundaries with the district before you buy.
Getting Around
- By car: US 36 and I-25 are each a few minutes away.
- Rail: Westminster's B Line and Thornton's N Line stations are nearby.
Healthcare
St. Anthony North in Westminster and North Suburban in Thornton are close by.
What It Costs to Live Here
- Property taxes: they depend on the address, school district and any metro district. Look up the actual tax bill for every home you consider.
- Sales tax: the state rate is 2.9%, and the city, county and special districts add their own, so the total varies by address.
- Insurance and radon: hail drives Colorado home insurance costs, and nearly half of Colorado homes test above the EPA radon action level. Get quotes and test during your inspection period.
Read the full breakdown in The True Cost of Owning a Home in Colorado.
Things to Do Once You're Here
- Water World
- Westminster and Thornton parks and trails nearby
Relocating for Work?
If your employer offers REAL Assistance, you may qualify for free relocation support and member benefits. Either way, we can help you narrow neighborhoods by video call, tour homes live or by video, and connect you with local lenders and inspectors.
Get a Free Relocation Consultation Search Federal Heights Homes Free Buyer's GuideFrequently Asked Questions About Moving to Federal Heights
What school district serves Federal Heights?
Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
Which county is Federal Heights in?
Adams County.
Updated October 2026. Sources: local town and city websites, county motor vehicle offices, the Colorado DMV, school districts, RTD and the U.S. Census Bureau. Market figures from MLS listings as of October 21, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice; confirm details with the agency involved.
Header photo: Federal Heights Municipal Complex by Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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