Late fee rules in Colorado
In Colorado, the late fee is at most $50 or 5% of the past-due rent, whichever is more. In Colorado, no late fee until rent is at least 7 days late, so the first fee is on the 8th.
Checked against Colorado law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Colorado law says
What is the maximum late fee a landlord can charge in Colorado?
In Colorado, the late fee is at most $50 or 5% of the past-due rent, whichever is more.
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-105(1)(b), read Oct 28, 2026.
When can a landlord charge a late fee in Colorado?
In Colorado, no late fee until rent is at least 7 days late, so the first fee is on the 8th.
Source: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-105(1)(a), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.