Rent increase rules in Colorado
Verified against C.R.S. §§ 38-12-701, 38-12-702 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Colorado has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 60 days' written notice for residential tenancies without a written agreement (C.R.S. § 38-12-701); written leases governed by lease terms; rent may be increased only once per 12 months regardless of lease (C.R.S. § 38-12-702)
- Statute: C.R.S. §§ 38-12-701, 38-12-702 · source
Local rent control preempted (C.R.S. § 38-12-301); landlords may not terminate a tenancy primarily to circumvent the 60-day notice rule.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Colorado?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Local rent control preempted (C.R.S. § 38-12-301); landlords may not terminate a tenancy primarily to circumvent the 60-day notice rule.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Colorado?
60 days' written notice for residential tenancies without a written agreement (C.R.S. § 38-12-701); written leases governed by lease terms; rent may be increased only once per 12 months regardless of lease (C.R.S. § 38-12-702). (C.R.S. §§ 38-12-701, 38-12-702)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Colorado?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Colorado?
Local rent control preempted (C.R.S. § 38-12-301); landlords may not terminate a tenancy primarily to circumvent the 60-day notice rule.
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