Colorado Rent Control Guide

Last updated: April 2026

No city or county in Colorado has rent control. The statewide preemption was lifted in 2021, but no ordinance has been enacted. Here's what Colorado tenants do have.

Check your address to see what tenant protections apply to your rental.

Colorado Rent Control at a Glance

Local rent control: None — no city or county has enacted an ordinance
Statewide rent cap: None
Preemption lifted: Yes — SB 21-173 (2021) removed the ban, but no city has acted
Denver Prop GO: Ballot measure to allow city rent control failed in November 2022
State protections: Warranty of habitability, security deposit rules, notice requirements

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Colorado Cities

No Colorado city has enacted rent control. Below are detailed guides for the state's major cities explaining what protections do apply:

Denver — No rent control; state habitability and notice protections apply
Colorado Springs — No rent control; same state protections
Aurora — No rent control; same state protections
Fort Collins — No rent control; same state protections
Boulder — No rent control; same state protections

Statewide Resources

Colorado Division of Housing – Tenant and landlord resources
Colorado Landlord-Tenant Handbook – State AG guide to tenant rights
Legal Aid Colorado – Free legal help for low-income tenants
Colorado Legal Services – Free legal assistance statewide

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