Statutory cap, exemptions, and notice rules under C.R.S. § 38-12-301 (amended by SB 173, 2021)
Colorado lifted its blanket preemption in 2021 but only for income-qualified affordable housing. General market-rate rent control remains preempted at the state level. Denver and Boulder have explored but not enacted broad RC ordinances.
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide cap | None | C.R.S. § 38-12-301 (amended by SB 173, 2021) |
| 2025 maximum increase | No limit | — |
| Notice required | Typically 30–60 days written notice | State landlord-tenant law |
| Retaliation prohibited | Yes — increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory | Federal Fair Housing Act + state law |
These Colorado cities currently have or are actively developing rent stabilization ordinances. Caps and covered-unit definitions vary — check your city's municipal code or housing authority for the current allowable increase.
Colorado has no statewide rent increase cap. Some cities and counties have local ordinances — check your specific municipality.
Yes — while Colorado has no statewide cap, local governments are permitted to enact rent control ordinances, and some have.
In Colorado, landlords must generally provide at least 30 days' written notice before increasing rent for month-to-month tenants. For covered units under C.R.S. § 38-12-301 (amended by SB 173, 2021), any increase above the allowable cap requires proper written notice and may require additional disclosures.
In Colorado, there is no statewide cap. The increase can be any amount as long as proper notice is given and the increase is not retaliatory or discriminatory.
Statutory data sourced from published Colorado law (C.R.S. § 38-12-301 (amended by SB 173, 2021)), BLS Consumer Price Index (2024–2025), and state agency publications. Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates for median rent. Last updated April 29, 2026. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
