Colorado late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap: Greater of 5% of the overdue rent or $50
Grace period: 7 days after the due date

No late fee until rent is at least 7 calendar days late; the cap is the greater of $50 or 5% of the past-due rent, one fee per late payment, disclosed in the lease. Since Jan 1, 2026, late fees may not be charged on amounts other than rent, such as separately billed utilities.

Source: C.R.S. § 38-12-105(1)(a), (1)(b) · read on 2026-11-09

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Monthly rent ($)

Days late

No late fee yet

Colorado requires a 7-day grace period before any late fee. Rent is 7 days late — no fee until day 8.

Grace period

7 days

Statutory cap

Greater of 5% of the overdue rent or $50

Colorado: No late fee until rent is at least 7 calendar days late; the cap is the greater of $50 or 5% of the past-due rent, one fee per late payment, disclosed in the lease. Since Jan 1, 2026, late fees may not be charged on amounts other than rent, such as separately billed utilities.

Source: C.R.S. § 38-12-105(1)(a), (1)(b) · read on 2026-11-09

Colorado: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in Colorado?

Colorado's statute caps it: Greater of 5% of the overdue rent or $50. No late fee until rent is at least 7 calendar days late; the cap is the greater of $50 or 5% of the past-due rent, one fee per late payment, disclosed in the lease. Since Jan 1, 2026, late fees may not be charged on amounts other than rent, such as separately billed utilities.

Is there a grace period for late rent in Colorado?

Yes: no late fee may be charged until rent is 7 days past due.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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