Understanding Mobile Home Lot Fees and Costs in Colorado

If you rent a space in a mobile home park in Colorado, you pay a monthly mobile home lot fee—or lot rent. Unlike traditional apartment leases, this fee is for leasing the land your home sits on. Understanding these costs, what they include, and your rights under Colorado law can help you make informed choices and protect your housing.

What Is a Mobile Home Lot Fee?

A mobile home lot fee is a charge you pay each month for renting a plot of land in a manufactured home or mobile home community. In Colorado, you may own your home but rent the land beneath it from the park owner. The lot fee covers the right to occupy the space and often includes services like water, trash removal, and use of park amenities.

What Does the Lot Fee Usually Include?

• Right to occupy a designated lot
• Basic utilities (sometimes)
• Access to park facilities (like laundry or playgrounds)
• Road maintenance within the park
• Trash collection and snow removal (if provided by the park)

Always check your rental agreement for a detailed breakdown of included services. Additional fees for pets, extra vehicles, or premium lots may apply.

Typical Lot Fee Costs in Colorado

Lot fees in Colorado can vary widely depending on location, park amenities, and included utilities. Recent data from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) show that Colorado lot rents typically range from $400 to $1,000 per month, with most renters paying around $600 to $800.

Because there is no statewide rent cap for most mobile home lots, park owners may set and increase rents within the limits set by law. Lot rent increases usually follow strict notification rules under Colorado law.

Legal Protections for Colorado Mobile Home Park Renters

Colorado provides specific legal protections for mobile home park residents under the Mobile Home Park Act (C.R.S. § 38-12-200.1 et seq.).^[1] When you're renting a lot, you have rights regarding:

• Written lease requirements
• Notice period for rent increases (at least 60 days in writing)
• Limits on landlord entry to your home and lot
• Maintenance responsibilities and utility billing transparency
• Protection from retaliatory eviction

How Rent Increases Work in Colorado

Park owners must provide at least 60 days' written notice before increasing the lot fee. The notice should clearly state the new amount and the effective date. Rent increases must also be applied evenly to all similar lots, not just targeted at select tenants.

Official Forms for Mobile Home Park Renters

• Complaint Form – Dispute Resolution Program
  When to use: If you believe your rights have been violated (for example, lack of proper rent increase notice or maintenance issues), you can file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Mobile Home Park Oversight Program.
  Form name: Mobile Home Park Complaint Form
  Access the official form online.
  Example: If your lot fee was raised with only 30 days’ notice, fill out the form and submit it through the DOLA portal.
• Request for Mediation
  When to use: If you and the park owner have a dispute that you’d like to resolve without formal complaints, you can request mediation through the same program.
  Request mediation via the official site.

Where to Find More Information or File a Dispute

The official agency overseeing these matters is the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Mobile Home Park Oversight Program (MHPOP). If you encounter issues that cannot be resolved with your landlord, this program is your main point of contact for disputes and complaints regarding mobile home parks in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is usually included in a mobile home lot fee in Colorado?
   Lot fees typically include the right to occupy the space, and sometimes basic utilities or park amenities, but it varies by lease.
2. How much does it cost to rent a mobile home lot in Colorado?
   Rental costs usually range from $400 to $1,000 per month, with most fees around $600–$800, depending on location and amenities.
3. Can my landlord increase my lot fee at any time?
   No, landlords must give you at least 60 days’ written notice before any lot fee increase takes effect.
4. Who can help me if I think my lot fee increase was unfair or illegal?
   You can contact the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Mobile Home Park Oversight Program for help and to file a complaint.
5. What form do I use to file a complaint about my mobile home park?
   Use the Mobile Home Park Complaint Form from the Mobile Home Park Oversight Program, available online through the official Colorado DOLA website.

Key Takeaways for Colorado Mobile Home Renters

• A mobile home lot fee is charged for renting the land in a mobile home community.
• Lot fees, services included, and costs vary, so always check your lease and ask questions before signing.
• Rent increases require at least 60 days’ written notice under Colorado law.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Colorado Mobile Home Park Oversight Program (MHPOP) – File complaints, request mediation, and access official forms.
• Colorado Department of Local Affairs – Housing – Find information on mobile home regulations and tenant rights.
• Colorado Mobile Home Park Act (legislation) – Read the official law protecting your rights.

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1. Colorado Revised Statutes Title 38, Article 12, Part 2 – Mobile Home Park Act
2. Colorado Department of Local Affairs – Mobile Home Park Oversight Program
3. Colorado Mobile Home Park Dispute Resolution Program – Forms and Complaints

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