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Boulder, CO Rent Control 2026

Boulder has no rent control laws. Know the rules before your next rent increase.

Boulder does not have rent control. Colorado does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.

Key Takeaways — Boulder Rent Control

  • Rent control: No state or local rent control
  • Rent increases: No cap — proper notice required

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Rent Control in Boulder

Boulder landlords must follow Colorado state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$2,124

median 2BR rent

Boulder-Specific Rules

Boulder has local regulations that go beyond Colorado state law:

Colorado does not allow local rent control (state preemption). Boulder does not have rent control. However, Boulder has enacted other tenant protections including requiring landlords to provide 60-day notice before rent increases (exceeding the state requirement) and a relocation assistance ordinance.

Penalty Warning

Violate Colorado rent control rules in Boulder and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Boulder's median rent of $2,124/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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Rent Control in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Louisville, CO
Pop. 20,390
Lafayette, CO
Pop. 30,439
Erie, CO
Pop. 35,269
Jamestown, CO
Pop. 245
Broomfield, CO
Pop. 76,860

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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on Colorado state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Boulder County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

LeaseBase is a property management platform — not a law firm. Consult an attorney for legal advice specific to your situation.

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