The City of Fort Collins is helping landlords and property managers prepare for new registration requirements taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025
The “Registration Rodeo” event, held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2024, in the City Hall parking lot (300 Laporte Ave.), will offer property owners the opportunity to register their rental properties with assistance from city staff. Attendees can enjoy complimentary breakfast and coffee, consult with local housing experts and participate in hourly door prize drawings. RSVPs are requested at fcgov.com/rodeoRSVP.
Most rental properties within Fort Collins city limits must register annually beginning in 2025; owner-occupied rentals and properties in mobile home parks are exempt from registration. The base registration fee is $37 per property, with an additional $10 for each extra rental unit, and inspections are not required as part of the registration process.
“The Rental Property Registration Program is one part of the city’s efforts to support healthy, stable housing,” says Alyssa Stephens, rental housing manager for the City of Fort Collins. “By opening communication with landlords and property owners and educating our residents on minimum housing standards, we can better understand our local housing market and support both tenants and local housing providers.”
The city is offering monthly prize drawings and other incentives for all properties registered before Dec. 31, 2024. Registration can be completed online in less than 10 minutes. Tenants will benefit from the ability to verify a property’s registration status before signing a lease, providing assurance that the rental meets the city’s minimum housing standards. For more information or assistance with the registration process, visit fcgov.com/rentalregistration, email rentalhousing@fcgov.com. or call 970.416.2305.