How many days late can rent be before fees in Colorado?

Colorado generally provides a 7-day grace period before late fees. Late fees cannot exceed $50 or 5% of past due rent, whichever is greater. 7-day grace period required before late fees can be charged. Written notice of late fee required within 180 days.

How large can the late fee itself be in Colorado?

Late fees in Colorado are generally capped at 5% of past-due rent or $50, whichever is greater, and fees must also be reasonable.

Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Colorado?

Generally no — a 7-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

Colorado Rent Grace Period

7 days

Tenants in Colorado generally get a 7-day grace period after the rent due date before late fees may be charged — Colorado is one of 14 US jurisdictions with a mandated statewide grace period. The FAQ below covers who the rule protects.

Educational information: generated from our Colorado law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How Colorado compares

14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how Colorado compares with other states in our database.

State	Rent Grace Period
Colorado	7 days
Connecticut	9 days (4 days for weekly leases)
Delaware	5 days (up to 8 days in some cases)
District of Columbia	5 days
Florida	no statutory grace period

Frequently asked questions

How many days late can rent be before fees in Colorado?: Colorado generally provides a 7-day grace period before late fees. Late fees cannot exceed $50 or 5% of past due rent, whichever is greater. 7-day grace period required before late fees can be charged. Written notice of late fee required within 180 days.
How large can the late fee itself be in Colorado?: Late fees in Colorado are generally capped at 5% of past-due rent or $50, whichever is greater, and fees must also be reasonable.
Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in Colorado?: Generally no — a 7-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

Check Your Lease Against Colorado Law

Not sure whether your lease complies with Colorado law? Upload it and our analyzer flags problem clauses — deposit terms, entry rights, fees and prohibited provisions — using the same statute-backed database this page is generated from.

Analyze My Lease Free

Educational tool — not legal advice. First analysis is free, no signup required.

More Colorado lease law guides

Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Colorado for your specific situation.