Aurora approves rental registration resolution, setting up possible landlord licensing program

Aurora City Council approved a resolution on June 22, 2026, directing staff to design a rental registration and licensing program. The vote was unanimous, but the program is not in place yet. Staff still has to research the plan, estimate costs, gather feedback, and draft an ordinance for a later council vote.

The proposal is aimed at rental properties that generate repeat code complaints, including single-family rentals and multi-family homes. Supporters say a citywide registry would help Aurora keep better contact information for owners or property managers and make enforcement faster when a property falls into disrepair.

Why it matters

For renters, the main promise is simpler follow-up when a landlord ignores complaints. For owners, the concern is added fees, paperwork, and the chance that costs get passed on. City staff said the concept could tentatively launch in January 2027 if council later adopts the ordinance.

Aurora already has apartment rental inspections for health and safety, and the city can inspect rentals at a tenant’s request. The new proposal would expand the city’s enforcement toolkit rather than replace what exists.

Sources

• City of Aurora June 22, 2026 agenda package (Resolution R2026-73)
• CBS Colorado report on Aurora rental licensing
• Sentinel Colorado report on rental registration and renter protections
• Colorado Politics report on Aurora landlord license proposal