Rental Inspections in Colorado (2026)
11 rules on the books across Colorado, 7 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Inspection Programs
Proactive rental inspection programs, registration requirements, systematic and periodic inspection cycles, what inspectors check, and the fees landlords pay to fund them.
Denver
Significant RestrictionsDenver requires every rental property to be licensed, and multi-unit rental properties must undergo random inspection…
Read full rule →Fort Collins
Significant RestrictionsEvery long-term residential rental unit in Fort Collins, except owner-occupied units and mobile homes in a mobile home…
Read full rule →Westminster
Significant RestrictionsWestminster runs a scheduled, risk-based inspection program for licensed rental properties (four or more units) tied to…
Read full rule →Aurora
Some RestrictionsAurora runs a systematic multi-family housing inspection program under its Health and Housing Code, with inspectors…
Read full rule →Boulder
Some RestrictionsBoulder runs its rental inspection program through Appendix B of the Property Maintenance Code. Every rental unit needs…
Read full rule →Commerce City
Some RestrictionsEvery short-term rental license application in Commerce City, initial or renewal, requires the owner to complete a…
Read full rule →Lakewood
Some RestrictionsLakewood requires every new short-term rental to pass a City-designated Inspector's safety inspection before licensing…
Read full rule →Tenant Complaint Process
How tenants can file complaints about code violations, what triggers a city inspection, and protections against landlord retaliation for reporting issues.
Aurora
Some RestrictionsCity manager staff can enter and inspect any Aurora, Colorado dwelling to check for housing code violations, then order…
Read full rule →Boulder
Some RestrictionsBoulder handles rental housing inspections under Appendix B of the Property Maintenance Code (B.R.C. 1981 Chapter…
Read full rule →Denver
Some RestrictionsDenver landlords must hand tenants a city-approved notice explaining minimum housing standards and exactly how to file…
Read full rule →Fort Collins
Some RestrictionsA Fort Collins tenant can trigger a City inspection of a rental unit just by asking. Municipal Code § 5-296 lets the…
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