Denver’s drive to achieve minimum housing standards for rental properties enters the next phase this year when some licenses for landlords will be up for renewal for the first time.

Residential rental property licenses are valid for four years unless ownership changes, so please check your license expiration date.

License contacts will be notified by Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection via the email address on file of upcoming expiration dates, and licenses can be renewed online as early as 90 days before they expire. There is a grace period after the expiration date when a license can still be renewed. Late fees apply once a license is expired. Once a license has been expired for 90 days a new application must be submitted which includes a new application fee.

To renew a license, the property must pass an inspection by a qualified, third-party inspector. The inspector registry list is available on our webpage. Inspectors on the list are not guaranteed to be qualified and being on the list does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. An inspection checklist and guidebook are also available on the residential rental property webpage.

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection has several tools available to help navigate the renewal application process.

  • Inspections and Inspector Info: An inspection by a qualified inspector is required. Review the qualifications and requirements on our webpage for inspections and inspector info.
  • Process: Our renewal webpage, has helpful information for before you apply as well as frequently asked questions.

Illegally operating unlicensed properties are subject to fines and administrative and criminal enforcement.

Share this message with any rental property owners/managers and encourage them to sign up for the residential rental property informational bulletin to receive news and updates about the program as they become available.

If you have questions, please fill out this contact form and we will get back to you.