Can a Colorado landlord charge a pet rent or pet fee?
For Colorado residential leases signed, renewed or amended on or after January 1, 2026 (HB25-1090, C.R.S. 6-1-737).
Last reviewed November 1, 2026 against Colorado HB25-1090 (C.R.S. 6-1-737) and the sources below · How we check facts
Yes
Allowed. How it must be shown depends on whether tenants can avoid it.
What the law says
Allowed. Disclose it clearly as a charge for tenants with pets, including what it pays for and whether it is refundable.
How to show it
If tenants can avoid it, disclose it separately: what it pays for, who receives the money and whether it is refundable. Example wording:
Optional, only with a pet: pet rent $35/month per pet, paid to the landlord, non-refundable.
For renters
If a required fee was left out of the advertised Total Price, ask the landlord about it in writing. Colorado renter guide.
Check every fee at once and get the price to advertise: Total Price calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Colorado landlord charge a pet rent or pet fee?
Yes. Allowed. Disclose it clearly as a charge for tenants with pets, including what it pays for and whether it is refundable.
Does a pet rent or pet fee have to be in the Colorado Total Price?
Not if tenants can avoid it. Optional charges are disclosed separately, with what they pay for, who receives the money and whether they are refundable.
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Not legal advice. Confirm your lease with an Illinois attorney.