Evicting a bad tenant in Colorado costs ~$7,797.
How Colorado handles evictions
Recent reforms extended notice periods.
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Colorado eviction cost FAQ
How much does it cost to evict someone in Colorado?
TenantFort estimates a contested eviction in Colorado at around $7,797 all-in: a $97 filing fee, roughly 1.5 months of lost rent ($2,700 at a typical $1,800/mo), plus legal fees, property damage beyond the deposit, and turnover costs, using national planning figures for those three. Uncontested cases cost less.
How long does an eviction take in Colorado?
Roughly 45 days (~6 weeks) from notice to lockout, as an estimate; contested cases take longer. Recent reforms extended notice periods.
How much is the eviction filing fee in Colorado?
$97, filed with the County Court. Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.
What court handles evictions in Colorado?
Evictions in Colorado are handled by the County Court.
Sources & methodology
The filing fee is the County Court's published fee; it has not yet been checked against the official fee schedule for this page, so confirm it with the court before you file. The timeline and typical rent are estimates. Property damage ($2,500), legal fees ($1,000) and turnover ($1,500) are round planning figures, the same for every state, not costs measured in Colorado. Real costs vary by county, whether the tenant contests, and the market.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.