Licensing Requirements To Own Residential Rental Property In Denver

To obtain a Rental License, you must submit an application to the city, along with the following:

• A floor plan of the property indicating the number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• The address of the property
• The name and contact information of the owner or agent
• The name and contact information of the property manager (if applicable)
• The name and contact information of the onsite manager (if applicable)
• A copy of the most recent inspection report from CCI or another city-approved inspection company
• Proof of insurance
• A signed affidavit attesting to compliance with all applicable building codes
• A signed affidavit attesting to compliance with all applicable health codes
• A signed affidavit attesting to compliance with all applicable zoning codes
• A signed affidavit attesting to compliance with all applicable fair housing laws

Per Denver City's municipal code Article VIII, there are specific requirements for landlords and rental property owners and their respective rental properties:

• Compliance with Article II Housing Code
• Good working condition in the rental dwelling unit- no leaks, no defects, safe and sanitary minimum housing standards
• Functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher
• Compliance with Eviction and Foreclosure ordinances

For more information on the Healthy Residential Rentals for All program in Denver, Colorado, please contact us at 303-569-5057. We are experts in complying with Denver's Residential Rentals program, and can assist you with any stage of your application.