Colorado Rent Increase Laws (2026)
No statewide cap. HB 23-1115 repealed local preemption — cities can now enact rent control. 60-day notice statewide for residential.
Statute: CRS § 38-12-701 et seq. (HB 23-1115 repealed preemption)
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No statewide cap (yet)
CO law currently does not cap rent increase amounts. Multiple bills proposed cap (most recent HB 24-1098, did not pass).
Local rent control now allowed
HB 23-1115 (effective 2024) repealed Colorado's 1981 preemption statute. Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins are studying ordinances. None enacted as of April 2026.
Notice requirements
CRS 38-12-701: 60 days written notice for any increase (residential, statewide). Replaces previous 30-day rule (HB 21-1121, 2021).
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- Confirms Colorado preempts most local rent control (with HB 23-1115 narrow window)
- Computes the notice required for month-to-month tenancies
- Tracks local-government opt-in rules where applicable
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