Eviction in Pueblo County, Colorado
Where eviction cases are filed in Pueblo County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Pueblo County
- Eviction court
- Pueblo County Court (Pueblo Combined Court, 10th Judicial District) — County court Court page
- Filing fee
- Tenants are not charged to file an Answer or counterclaim in an eviction (FED) case. Colorado Judicial Branch - List of Fees (January 2025)
- 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. For a "covered dwelling" under the federal CARES Act (for example, housing with a federal subsidy or a federally backed mortgage), the landlord must also follow the notice rule in 15 U.S.C. § 9058(c) as enacted on March 27, 2020 (a 30-day notice to vacate), even if federal law later changes (C.R.S. § 38-12-1502, since May 29, 2025). Colorado rules
- Renter households
- 21,324 (31% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Pueblo County
Eviction cases in Pueblo County are heard by the Pueblo County Court (Pueblo Combined Court, 10th Judicial District) (County court).
- Pueblo Combined Court — 501 N. Elizabeth Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 · website
Court eviction page · Self-help center
FED (eviction) hearings are held Mondays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Clerk's office: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Self-Help Center: 719-404-8752, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-noon. The court page links to e-filing information for attorneys and non-attorneys and to a docket search.
How much it costs to file an eviction in Pueblo County
Tenants are not charged to file an Answer or counterclaim in an eviction (FED) case.
The statewide list shows county civil money-case filing fees for plaintiffs of $95 ($0-$999.99), $115 ($1,000-$14,999.99) and $145 ($15,000-$25,000); it does not list a separate landlord FED filing fee, so the landlord's cost should be confirmed with the clerk. Fees are set by statute and apply statewide.
Source: Colorado Judicial Branch - List of Fees (January 2025)
How eviction cases work locally
| Hearing schedule | Eviction (FED) hearings at the Pueblo Combined Court are held Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Source: Official source |
|---|
The Colorado eviction process
Colorado state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Pueblo County:
- 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 Pueblo County
Median gross rent in Pueblo County: $1,111/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; FED actions follow C.R.S. 13-40-101 et seq.
Eviction help in Pueblo County
Free legal help
- Colorado Legal Services - Pueblo office — Serves Huerfano, Las Animas and Pueblo counties; 1000 West 6th Street, Suite I, Pueblo, CO 81003; 719-545-6708. Statewide intake 303-837-1313; eviction information at https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/housing/evictions/
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Pueblo County
Other Colorado counties
- Eviction in City and County of Denver
- Eviction in El Paso County (Colorado Springs)
- Eviction in Arapahoe County (Aurora / Centennial / Littleton)
- Eviction in Jefferson County (Lakewood / Golden / Arvada)
- Eviction in Adams County (Brighton / Thornton / Westminster)
- Eviction in Larimer County (Fort Collins / Loveland)
- Eviction in Boulder County (Boulder / Longmont)
- Eviction in Douglas County (Castle Rock / Highlands Ranch / Parker)
- Eviction in Weld County (Greeley)
- Eviction in Mesa County (Grand Junction)
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
Where do I file an eviction in Pueblo County?
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Pueblo County?
Where can I get help with an eviction in Pueblo County?
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.