In Colorado, your ESA housing rights rest first on state law. The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-502.2) provides additional state-level protections against disability-based housing discrimination. In 2026, Colorado enacted HB26-1045, which amended that section and codified emotional support animals as assistance animals under state law, independent of federal enforcement changes. This state protection is enforced by the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD) and remains fully active. The federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) provides the same obligation, and that statute has not changed.
Landlords in Fort Collins who refuse a valid ESA letter or continue charging pet fees may be in violation of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) and federal law. Complaints can be filed with the Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD).