Eviction in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada), Colorado
Where eviction cases are filed in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada)
- Eviction court
- Jefferson County Court (1st Judicial District) - Jefferson 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 (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)
- $2,089/month HUD
- Renter households
- 70,766 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Where eviction cases are filed in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada)
Eviction cases in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada) are heard by the Jefferson County Court (1st Judicial District) - Jefferson Combined Court (County court (Forcible Entry and Detainer)).
- Jefferson Combined Court — 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 · website
Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center
Court posts Jefferson County eviction instructions for parties without attorneys, for tenants and for attorneys, plus an FED (eviction) packet. Court Resource Center hours from 9/21/26: Mon-Thu 7:30 am-1:30 pm, Fri 7:30-11:30 am.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada)
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
| Local eviction instructions | Jefferson County-specific eviction instructions and FED packet published by the court. Source: Official source |
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The Colorado eviction process
Colorado state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada):
- 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 Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada)
HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):
| Studio | $1,643 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,754 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,089 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,734 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,049 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation
Median gross rent in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada): $1,861/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level tenant ordinance identified.
Eviction help in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada)
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.