Rental Application Fee Limits.
Summary
Caps residential rental application fees at the actual cost of the screening report or $30, whichever is lower. Prohibits charging the fee when no vacancy exists. Requires itemized refund of unused portions within 20 days.
Read full bill text on the state legislature siteSuggested Addendum
ADDENDUM, FEE STRUCTURE COMPLIANCE In accordance with recent CO legislation, application, late, and convenience fees collected under this Lease are adjusted to comply with the new statutory limits. Any excess collected shall be refunded within 30 days. Reason for update: Caps residential rental application fees at the actual cost of the screening report or $30, whichever is lower. Prohibits charging the fee when no vacancy exists. Requires itemized refund of unused portions within 20 days.
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Bill Timeline
Date pending
Introduced
Bill referred to committee for review.
In committee
Committee review
Subject-matter committee voted to advance.
Floor vote
Passed Chamber
Cleared the originating chamber and sent forward.
2026-03-22
Signed by Governor, effective August 1, 2026
Signed into law. Compliance required.
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