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Colorado eviction process and court fees

Colorado evictions are heard in the county court in the county where the property is located (forcible entry and detainer). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by C.R.S. §13-40-104.

Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.

Colorado eviction at a glance

CourtCounty court in the county where the property is located (forcible entry and detainer)

Colorado evictions are heard in the county court in the county where the property is located (forcible entry and detainer). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by C.R.S. §13-40-104.

Step by step

  1. Notice for unpaid rent. A 10-day written demand to pay rent or deliver possession for most residential tenancies (5 days for exempt residential agreements). (C.R.S. §13-40-104)
  2. File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the county court in the county where the property is located (forcible entry and detainer). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Colorado Judicial: JDF 100 Guide to Residential Evictions)
  3. Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Colorado Judicial: JDF 100 Guide to Residential Evictions)

Statewide fees

Eviction filing feeNot verified
Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published
Service of process and writ / removalNot verified
Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Colorado hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the county court to confirm before you file.

General information
Not specific to Colorado

Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.

Closest place with verified data

Maricopa County, AZ (about 549 miles away): eviction action complaint $69

Call or visit the official office

Colorado Judicial: JDF 100 Guide to Residential Evictions · Official website

Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.

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Official resources

All Colorado counties

Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.

Frequently asked

Which court handles evictions in Colorado?

County court in the county where the property is located (forcible entry and detainer).

How much notice does a Colorado landlord have to give?

A 10-day written demand to pay rent or deliver possession for most residential tenancies (5 days for exempt residential agreements).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Colorado?

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.