Colorado Property Management Related Legislation

Below is a list of legislative bills passed in Colorado that impact rental housing. For each bill we share the key points and link the full bill. All information is obtained directly from the Colorado General Assembly website. This information should not be considered legal advice.

HB20 1155 - Higher Efficiency New Construction Residence

Effective Date: September 14th, 2020Key points:Solar Energy Options:Builders must offer buyers the opportunity to include:A residential photovoltaic solar generation system or a residential solar thermal system, or both.Upgrades of wiring or plumbing to accommodate future in...

SB20 126 - Allow Home Child Care In Homeowners' Association Community

Effective Date: September 14th, 2020Key points:Operation Rights: Homeowners are allowed to operate licensed family child care homes, notwithstanding any contrary provisions in the community's governing documents. Community Regulations: While HOAs cannot prohibit su...

HB20 1332 - Prohibit Housing Discrimination Source Of Income

Effective Date: January 1st, 2021Key points:Definition of Source of Income: The act defines "source of income" as any lawful and verifiable source of money paid directly, indirectly, or on behalf of a person, including income from lawful professions and government or pr...

HB21 1229 - Home Owners' Associations Governance Funding Record Keeping

Effective Date: September 7th, 2021Key points:Access to Records:HOAs must maintain and provide access to records such as a list of current fees chargeable upon the sale of a home, financial statements, reserve fund balances, insurance policies, and meeting minutes.Failure to prov...

HB21 1310 - Homeowners' Association Regulation Of Flags And Signs

Effective Date: September 7th, 2021Key points:Content-Neutral Display Rights:HOAs are prohibited from restricting the display of any noncommercial flags or signs based on their subject matter, message, or content.This broadens previous protections that were limited to specif...

HB21 -1028 - Annual Public Report Affordable Housing

Effective Date: September 7th, 2021Key points:Mandated that the Division of Housing within the Department of Local Affairs prepares an annual public report detailing funding for affordable housing. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the alloc...

HB21 -1134 - Report Tenant Rent Payment Information To Credit Agencies

Effective Date: September 7th, 2021Key points:Program Creation and Administration:Established the Rent Reporting for Credit Pilot Program to help tenants build credit histories through the reporting of their rent payments. This pilot program is set to conclude on September 1...

SB21 173 - Rights In Residential Lease Agreements

Effective Date: October 1, 2021Key points:Limitations on Late Fees:Landlords cannot charge a late fee unless the rent payment is at least seven calendar days overdue.Late fees are capped at the greater of $50 or 5% of the past due rent amount.Late fees must be disclosed in t...

HB21 1117 - Local Government Authority Promote Affordable Housing Units

Effective Date: September 7th, 2021Key points:Clarification of Local Authority:The act clarifies that cities and counties can regulate land use to promote the construction of new affordable housing units. Exemption from Rent Control Prohibitions:Land use regulations th...

HB21 1108 - Gender Identity Expression Anti-discrimination

Effective Date: September 7th, 2021Key points:Definitions Added:Gender Identity: An individual's innate sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth.Gender Expression: An individual's external manifestation of their g...

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