Hey there!
For those with current rentals in Denver or Boulder Counties, or anyone who is considering renting out a home in Denver or Boulder Counties, you may have heard about the new Residential Rental Licensing law. This new law requires that all landlords in Denver and Boulder Counties get a license from the county for their rentals.
The purpose of this new program is for the City and County to ensure that all rentals meet a minimum standard for safety; track available rental housing throughout the city; and maintain a clear picture of affordable rental housing options.
You can find all of the information you need including the licensing application, FAQ’s, Instructional Videos for filling out your application, and more, at the Below Links:
Denver County Residential Rental Licensing
Boulder County Residential Rental Licensing
For a brief overview of the basics of this program, please see below:
• For multi-unit owners (2 or more rentals at the same location, i.e. renting 2+ condos in a building, 2+ townhomes in a single complex, or 2+ sides of a duplex etc.), the licensing deadline was January 1st of 2023, and they will soon be assessing citations and fines (Up to $999/day) to owners that have not submitted their application for their license.
• For Single Unit landlords in Denver or Boulder Counties, the deadline for submitting the application for your License is January 1st of 2024.
• These Licenses will be issued for a 4 year period, and therefore, will need to be renewed every 4-years.
• Your license will require an application package and an inspection by an approved R5, C5 or C8 certified inspector.
• Your application must be submitted within 90 days of your inspection – If something is non-compliant after your inspection, you can submit your application with the non-compliant inspection and will have one year to correct the issue(s) and have a re-inspection completed.
• There is an Inspection Checklist that the inspector will use for your property. There’s also a Checklist Guidebook for your reference that goes into further detail about the checklist items.
I have a couple of recommendations for inspectors to get you started so feel free to reach out anytime if you’re in need of one!
Other Quick Links:
Link to Denver Rental License Application
Training Video for Denver Application
Frequently Asked Questions
List of All Denver Approved Inspectors
If you have additional questions or if you’re considering purchasing a new rental property or selling one that you currently own, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re always happy to help!
Massey Real Estate Group LLC 