What does the Denver Rental Housing Licensing mean for Denver Landlords?
On May 3, 2021, the Denver City Council passed a new ordinance requiring a Residential Rental Property license for any person to offer, provide, or operate a residential rental property in the City and County of Denver. This program is designed to proactively enforce minimum housing standards to ensure all renters in Denver have safe and sanitary housing. The program requires landlords in Denver to obtain a license from the city in order to offer, provide, and operate a residential rental property. Here are some of the facts:
- As of 2023, all Multi-family buildings need to have their licenses, and by 2024 all single family homes will need to have their licenses.
- As of January 2024, a license will be required for any person to offer, provide, or operate a residential rental property consisting of a single rental dwelling unit on a single parcel. For example, this would require a license for a single-family home for rent or a triplex where one unit is for rent.
- Licenses will last for 4 years.
- Inspection costs range from $125 - $200, and Denver charges $50 for the licensing form as well as $50 if the entity is not registered.
My Haven is ahead of the game and will be working closely with all Denver property landlords to handle this prior to renters moving into a new home for our new clients, or become compliant if the home is occupied and they are existing clients.
Here are a few of the important requirements that will be inspected for our My Haven Rental Properties:
- If it is an underground unit, some form of egress is required
- Plumbing fixtures in proper order
- Electrical is in the appropriate order and per code for kitchens and bathrooms
- Smoke and CO2 detectors working and to code
- Furnace room safety measures
- Fire extinguisher in place
We're Here to Help!
If you are renting out your property in Denver County/City, you will want to be prepared to obtain your rental license prior to renting. The My Haven team is excited to make this unfortunate change in policy a smooth transition for you. We are licensing properties for our landlord clients and are here to help license your property in Denver.
If you are interested in property management services, including getting your property compliant with the Denver Rental Licensing rules, please reach out to us HERE.
