Eviction in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont), Colorado
Where eviction cases are filed in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont)
- Eviction court
- Boulder County Court (20th Judicial District) - Boulder County Combined Court — County court (Forcible Entry and Detainer) Court page
- Filing fee
- Landlord (plaintiff) county civil filing fee by claim amount: $95 ($0-$999.99), $115 ($1,000-$14,999.99), $145 ($15,000-$25,000); tenants pay $0 to answer or counterclaim in eviction (FED) cases Colorado Judicial Branch List of Fees; C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(c)(III.5), (1)(c)(V)
- Notice before filing (state law)
- 10-day written demand to pay rent or deliver possession. Exempt residential agreements get 5 days; employer-provided housing gets 3 days. The tenant may pay the full amount in the notice, plus any rent that has since come due, at any time until the judge enters a judgment for possession. Payment can go to the landlord or the court, and the case is then dismissed. Colorado rules
- HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
- $2,124/month HUD
- Renter households
- 52,108 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23
Where eviction cases are filed in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont)
Eviction cases in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont) are heard by the Boulder County Court (20th Judicial District) - Boulder County Combined Court (County court (Forcible Entry and Detainer)).
- Boulder County Combined Court (Boulder Justice Center) - all eviction hearings — 1777 6th St., Boulder, CO 80302 (mail: PO Box 4249, Boulder, CO 80306) · website
- Boulder County Combined Court - Longmont — 1035 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Since November 7, 2025, all eviction (FED) hearings are held in Boulder on Friday mornings; no FED hearings on court holidays listed on the court's page. Main court number (303) 441-3750.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont)
Landlord (plaintiff) county civil filing fee by claim amount: $95 ($0-$999.99), $115 ($1,000-$14,999.99), $145 ($15,000-$25,000); tenants pay $0 to answer or counterclaim in eviction (FED) cases
Issuing a writ/execution is $45 (C.R.S. 13-32-104(1)(b)). Fee waiver: JDF 205/206. Sheriff or process-server fees are extra.
Source: Colorado Judicial Branch List of Fees; C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(c)(III.5), (1)(c)(V)
How eviction cases work locally
| Filing deadline and weekly cap | Under 20th Judicial District Administrative Order 20-108 (Oct. 3, 2025), eviction cases must be filed at the Boulder Justice Center by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday 10 days before the Friday return date, and the court caps filings at 65 cases per week (15 self-represented, 50 law-firm). Source: Official source |
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| Mediation | Where mediation is not already required by statute, parties are encouraged to mediate before the first appearance; if they have not, the court orders mediation on the morning of the first appearance. Source: Official source |
| Remote appearance | Parties to a residential eviction may appear in person or remotely by WebEx (video or phone). Source: Official source |
The Colorado eviction process
Colorado state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont):
- Landlord serves a written demand or notice: 10 days for nonpayment or curable violations, 90 days for no-fault grounds, or as otherwise required. Cause is required for covered tenancies.
- Landlord files a forcible entry and detainer complaint; records are automatically suppressed unless and until possession is granted
- Summons commands the tenant to appear 7 to 14 days after the summons is issued; the tenant files a written answer at or before the appearance date
- Tenant may pay the full amount owed until judgment for possession, and the case is then dismissed
- Trial and judgment for possession, rent, and damages
- Writ of restitution issues no sooner than 48 hours after judgment and expires after 49 days
- Sheriff executes the writ in daytime, no sooner than 10 days after judgment (30 days for tenants receiving SSI, SSDI, or Colorado Works, with exceptions)
Full Colorado eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Boulder, CO MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,553 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,795 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,124 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,820 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,239 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont): $1,966/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city rules (if any) live on city pages.
Eviction help in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont)
Free legal help
- Colorado Legal Services — Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income Coloradans, including evictions.
Rental assistance
- City of Boulder Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services (EPRAS) — Eviction prevention and rental assistance services for City of Boulder residents; the court authorizes EPRAS staff and contract attorneys to receive suppressed eviction records
- Colorado Housing Connects — Statewide helpline (1-844-926-6632) with information for renters and landlords and referrals to housing resources
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Related
- Colorado landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Colorado
- Colorado eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Colorado (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.