Rent control rules in Aurora, CO — also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances — limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.
Rent control is preempted statewide under CRS 38-12-301; neither Aurora nor any Colorado municipality may cap residential rents as of 2026.
Colorado Revised Statutes 38-12-301 (previously known as the rent control preemption, referenced in Phase 2 context as CRS 38-12-105) prohibits counties and municipalities from enacting rent control on private residential property. Proposed legislation to repeal preemption (HB 23-1115) did not pass, and as of 2026 rent control remains preempted statewide. Aurora therefore does not cap rent increases or set maximum rents. Landlords may raise rent at any amount upon lease renewal with proper written notice (21 days for month-to-month tenancies under CRS 13-40-107). Exceptions to preemption exist only for voluntary affordable housing programs and subsidized units with restrictive covenants.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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