The Department of Excise and Licenses (EXL) is proposing a change to fines for rental properties in Denver. Right now, the highest fine for violating the residential rental licensing rules is $999. EXL wants to raise that amount to $5,000 per violation, per day. This will align the maximum fine amount EXL can charge for violations with the maximum fine amount that the Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) can charge for violations of the housing code.

This change would update the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC), Chapter 27, Article VIII. It would make sure both city agencies have the same tools to enforce the rules for rental properties.

The City Council’s Finance and Business Committee will talk about this proposal on:

🗓 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 City and County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Room 391 

You can join the meeting in person, watch it live on TV, or join online:

  • 📞 Call 720-928-9299 and enter Meeting ID: 874 3187 9029

There will be time for public comments during the meeting. You can speak in person or on Zoom, but you must sign up ahead of time. Sign-up opens at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, and closes one hour before the meeting. Click here for sign-up instructions.

📄 View the proposed bill here.

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you,

Department of Excise and Licenses

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