State guide
Colorado
Colorado runs a state lead-based paint certification program through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Colorado is not on EPA’s list of authorized RRP states, but some local rental licensing systems, especially Denver’s and Boulder’s, include lead-hazard checks or lead-related inspection requirements.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead program
- Colorado’s lead-based paint certification program is run by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
- Rental lead-safe requirements
- I did not find a statewide Colorado rental lead-safe certificate or registration requirement, but Denver rental inspections check lead hazards and Boulder’s affordable rental standards require ongoing visual lead-paint inspections.
- Renovation (RRP) program
- EPA
- Disclosure
- Colorado’s official landlord materials I found focus on the federal lead disclosure for pre-1978 housing; I did not find an additional Colorado lead-specific rental disclosure beyond that, but Colorado does require separate radon disclosures.
Official resources in Colorado
Shows the City and County of Denver rental inspection standards, including lead hazards in pre-1979 properties.
Explains Boulder’s rental licensing and inspection process for long-term rentals.
Explains when EPA administers the RRP program rather than a state.
Key facts for Colorado
- Colorado says all persons who wish to perform lead-based paint activities in the state must be certified.
- CDPHE’s lead services directory tells users to verify that a company has current valid certification.
- The Colorado lead program directory lists program contact number 303-692-3150.
- Denver rental inspections check for lead hazards in pre-1979 properties when peeling paint meets the guidebook thresholds.
- Boulder says rental inspection compliance verification forms must be completed and signed by a licensed inspector.
- Boulder’s affordable rental compliance manual requires visual lead-paint inspection at unit turnover or at least annually on occupied units.
Local rental lead ordinances in Colorado
| City | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Boulder Rental Housing Licensing Boulder | Boulder | 303-441-3152 | City rental licensing office for long-term rentals and inspector verification. |
| City and County of Denver Residential Rental Program Denver | Denver | Not published* | Denver rental licensing inspection standards include lead-hazard checks for older properties. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Use the CDPHE lead services directory before hiring a Colorado lead inspector, assessor, or contractor.
- If your rental is in Denver, review the city’s inspection guidebook because lead hazards are part of rental licensing inspections.
- For work disturbing paint in pre-1978 housing, confirm EPA RRP certification in addition to any Colorado lead certification.
Not seeing your city or county?
Not every city publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Colorado's population center, for comparison only):
- Wyoming Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Wyoming · about 111 miles
- Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming · about 111 miles
- National Lead Information Center, Wyoming · about 246 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.Boulder rental housing licensing
Website →Phone: (303) 441-3152 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Colorado page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.