Rent increase limits in Colorado
No cap
No statewide cap; your lease and notice rules apply.
- Written notice
- 60 days
- City caps
- None listed
Rent-increase rule · C.R.S. 38-12-701(2)(a); 38-12-702; 13-40-107(1) · checked · source
No city with its own cap found in our data
Changing in 2027
No change taking effect on Jan 1, 2027 was found for Colorado (research as of ; not an exhaustive review of every new law).
The rules in full
Statewide cap
No cap on amount. Related limits: one rent increase per 12 months of consecutive occupancy (C.R.S. 38-12-702).
Written notice
Residential tenancy with NO written agreement: landlord may increase rent only on at least 60 days' written notice. If a written agreement exists, the agreement governs the increase (not found a statutory minimum for written month-to-month agreements). Also one increase per 12 months. Termination (notice to quit) for month-to-month: 21 days (tenancy 1 month to under 6 months), 28 days (6 months to under 1 year), 91 days (1 year or longer).
Local rent control
No county or municipality may enact an ordinance/resolution controlling rent on private residential property; exceptions for voluntary agreements/deed restrictions tied to permits or affordable housing, and for property the government manages via housing authority. Mirror is C.R.S. 2024, 'current through Fall 2025'. Some secondary sites wrongly say preemption was repealed (2021); not supported by statute text. 2026 session changes not confirmed.
Rent Increase Notice Kit
Your notice, ready to send
The free answer is general. The kit is yours: it uses your names, your address, your rents and your state's rules for Colorado.
- Your letter, filled in: names, address, old and new rent, ready to print or save as PDF
- Correct notice date for your state: the earliest date the new rent can start
- Cap check: a warning if your new rent is above the limit
- Checklist and reminders: what to do before sending, plus calendar reminders (.ics)
- Source links printed on the page, so you can check every rule
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Common questions
What is the maximum rent increase in Colorado?
Colorado has no statewide cap in our data. Your lease and the notice rules still apply.
How much notice must a landlord give in Colorado?
60 days. Residential tenancy with NO written agreement: landlord may increase rent only on at least 60 days' written notice. If a written agreement exists, the agreement governs the increase (not found a statutory minimum for written month-to-month agreements). Also one increase per 12 months. Termination (notice to quit) for month-to-month: 21 days (tenancy 1 month to under 6 months), 28 days (6 months to under 1 year), 91 days (1 year or longer).
Can cities in Colorado set their own rent caps?
State law blocks local rent control. No county or municipality may enact an ordinance/resolution controlling rent on private residential property; exceptions for voluntary agreements/deed restrictions tied to permits or affordable housing, and for property the government manages via housing authority. Mirror is C.R.S. 2024, 'current through Fall 2025'. Some secondary sites wrongly say preemption was repealed (2021); not supported by statute text. 2026 session changes not confirmed.
Sources and dates for Colorado
- Statewide cap (search for a cap): https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_38-12-702 · checked
- Local rent control (state preemption): https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_38-12-301 · checked
- Written notice: https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_38-12-701 · checked
Data checked . Items marked “Unverified — check with your city/state” could not be confirmed on an official page; use the source link and ask your city or state.