Colorado Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredColorado has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Colorado law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Colorado compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Colorado compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Colorado | no interest required |
| Connecticut | interest required |
| Delaware | no interest required |
| District of Columbia | interest required (deposits held 12+ months) |
| Florida | no interest required |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Colorado?
- No statewide statute requires it in Colorado, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Maximum 2 months rent (SB23-184). Pet deposits limited to $300. Must be returned within 30 days (or up to 60 days if specified in lease). Willful retention results in treble damages plus attorney fees.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Colorado?
- Colorado generally allows at most 2 months' rent as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Colorado?
- Generally within 30–60 days after move-out.
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