Rental Housing#
Register your rental property now
On January 1, 2025, most rental properties in the City of Fort Collins must be registered with the City.
Rental Inspections
The City of Fort Collins has minimum standards for rental housing. If you believe your home is not meeting these requirements, you can request a rental inspection.
Rental Registration
Registration is required for most rental properties in the City of Fort Collins. Online registration will be available beginning in April 2024.
Resources for Landlords and Renters
The City offers a variety of grants, educational programs, and resources to support housing providers and tenants. More information will be available soon.
Rental Inspections
The City of Fort Collins has minimum standards for rental housing. If you believe your home is not meeting these requirements, you can request a rental inspection.
Rental Registration
Registration is required for most rental properties in the City of Fort Collins. Online registration will be available beginning in April 2024.
Resources for Landlords and Renters
The City offers a variety of grants, educational programs, and resources to support housing providers and tenants. More information will be available soon.
Resources for Renters and Housing Providers#
Landlord Tenant Handbook#
The City has developed a landlord-tenant handbook to help both landlords and tenants navigate the rental process.
Rental Repair Grants#
The City periodically offers grant funding for property owners to help with repairs and maintenance. The goal is to invest in rental housing stock and prevent rent increases associated with costly repairs. The next round of grant funding is expected to be available in December of 2025.
Rental Inspections#
The City of Fort Collins has minimum standards for rental housing. This includes things like having windows that open, having working heat and water, etc. If you believe your home is not meeting these requirements, you can request a rental inspection.
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A rental inspection is an inspection of your home/apartment to ensure that it is meeting the City of Fort Collins Rental Housing Minimum Requirements. This is to ensure that the home provides a safe and healthy environment for residents to live in. Inspectors will look at the exterior, interior, electrical, mechanical and fire safety.
These standards are different than the Warrant of Habitability, which sets minimum standards for the state. The Warrant of Habitability must be enforced through the court system.
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You can schedule an inspection any time you believe that your rental home is not meeting minimum standards. We recommend that renters contact their landlord about maintenance or repair before scheduling a rental inspection. Their rental property is their investment, and they benefit from having it in good working order.
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We recommend contacting us first through phone at 970-657-9521 or email at rentalhousing@fcgov.com so we can learn more about your situation and provide suggestions or resources. You can also fill out an inspection request online. After the form is submitted, we will work with you to schedule the inspection.
Have a question?#
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