Colorado Rent Increase Laws

Colorado Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 3, 2024 by Jessica Menefee

Rent Increase Facts Answer
Reason Needed? No
Maximum Amount None
Required Notice 60 Days (if no written lease)

Does Colorado Have Rent Control Laws?

Colorado does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent and state law prohibits local governments from establishing rent control laws.

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When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Colorado?

Landlords in Colorado can raise the rent at any time, as long as they comply with the following:

  • Wait until the end of the lease term (unless otherwise specified in the lease)
  • Give reasonable notice
  • Aren’t raising rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons

example

60 days before the end of a year-long lease, a landlord sends a notice that rent will increase by 3% if they choose to renew the lease.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Colorado?

Landlords in Colorado may not raise the rent if:

  • The increase is applied in a way that discriminates against one of the protected classes specified in the Fair Housing Act.
  • The increase discriminates against a tenant’s marital status, source of income,  or veteran or military status .
  • It is during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement).
  • It is done in response to a protected tenant action, such as filing a complaint. This is known as “retaliation“ .

If the rental unit is a mobile home space, landlords cannot raise the rent if the park :

  • Is not current on their registration.
  • They have unpaid penalties from the division of housing.
  • They have not complied with any final agency order from the Division of Housing.

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Colorado?

Landlords in Colorado can only increase the rent once per year.

    How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Colorado?

    Landlords in Colorado must give tenants at least 60 days’ notice before increasing rent when there is no written lease agreement . There is no state statute requiring a specific notice period when there is a written lease agreement, but landlords cannot increase rent during the lease term.

    note

    If the rental unit is a mobile home space, landlords must always give 60 days’ notice before increasing rent, regardless of whether there is an oral or written lease agreement .

    How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Colorado?

    In Colorado, landlords can raise the rent once per year .

    Sources

    Rent Increases & Fees in Other States