Fort Collins' New Rental Registration Requirements: What Property Owners Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, Fort Collins requires most long-term rental properties to be registered annually as part of the city's new Rental Housing program, aimed at improving housing quality and fostering landlord-tenant education. Mascot Property Management simplifies compliance by managing the entire registration process for its customers, ensuring hassle-free adherence to the new requirements. Early registration before December 31, 2024, offers incentives, making it an excellent time for landlords to act.
Should you turn your Fort Collins home into a CSU student rental?
With high interest rates making selling less attractive, renting properties near Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins is a lucrative alternative. With 77% of CSU students living off-campus, demand for rentals is strong, with average rents around $2,573 per month. Renting to CSU students can cover mortgage payments and other expenses, making it a smart strategy during these challenging times. Despite the unique challenges of renting to a transient tenant base, clear agreements and proper management can streamline the process.
Fort Collins Student Rental Rates in 2024: A Neighborhood Breakdown
Fort Collins exhibits a diverse range of rental rates for 3 & 4-bedroom, single-family homes, with an average rate of $2,573 per month. Mascot Property Management has analyzed rental rates across various neighborhoods to provide you with a comprehensive view of rental property trends in Fort Collins.
How Colorado's occupancy limit ban will change the Fort Collins rental market
On April 15th, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed into law a new bill named “Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits.” This bill will effectively end Fort Collins’ occupancy limit ordinance commonly known as “U+2” by July 1st. For decades, U+2 has prohibited more than three unrelated people from sharing one home, regardless of the number of bedrooms.
What property owners and tenants need to know about Fort Collins’ new trash collection service
As of September 30, 2024, Fort Collins will be transitioning to a new trash collection service provided by Republic Services. According to city officials, “this change is designed to increase opportunities for compositing and recycling, provide equitable, consistent pricing across the community, as well as increase safety and reduce emissions by reducing the number of trash trucks on residential streets.”