Eviction in El Paso County (Colorado Springs), Colorado
Where eviction cases are filed in El Paso County (Colorado Springs), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
- Eviction court
- El Paso County Court - Division CVL (all eviction cases; 4th Judicial District) — 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 (Jan 2025); 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)
- $1,735/month HUD
- Renter households
- 97,958 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
Eviction cases in El Paso County (Colorado Springs) are heard by the El Paso County Court - Division CVL (all eviction cases; 4th Judicial District) (County court (Forcible Entry and Detainer)).
- El Paso County Judicial Building - Clerk's Office Room S101 — 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Magistrate Andrea Paprzycki's Division CVL handles all El Paso County evictions. The first appearance is handled per the FED Eviction Advisement served with the papers; tenants should try to reach a deal with the landlord, and any answer is due by end of business that day (e-file or Clerk's Office Room S101, 7:30-4:30 M-F). Questions: D04_Courts_DivCVL@judicial.state.co.us.
How much it costs to file an eviction in El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
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.
Source: Colorado Judicial Branch List of Fees (Jan 2025); C.R.S. 13-32-101(1)(c)(III.5), (1)(c)(V)
How eviction cases work locally
| Eviction diversion program | 4th Judicial District eviction diversion program in El Paso County Court launched with a 2023 National Center for State Courts grant ($309,357) to connect landlords and tenants with legal, financial and social-service partners. Source: Official source |
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| Answer deadline | Answer due by end of business on the appearance date to be timely. Source: Official source |
The Colorado eviction process
Colorado state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including El Paso County (Colorado Springs):
- 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 El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,196 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,464 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,735 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,413 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,744 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in El Paso County (Colorado Springs): $1,696/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
Free legal help
- Colorado Legal Services — Free civil legal aid for eligible low-income Coloradans, including evictions.
Rental assistance
- Colorado Housing Connects — Statewide helpline (1-844-926-6632) for landlord-tenant questions, referrals to rental assistance and housing resources
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Related
- Colorado landlord-tenant law
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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.