Residential Health
DDPHE's Residential Health Program is updating the rules and regulations that help make sure homes in Denver are safe and healthy places to live. These rules set the minimum housing standards that protect residents across the City and County of Denver. Community feedback is an important part of this process, and we want to hear from you.
Please take a few minutes to complete our community feedback survey (English | Español) and help shape future updates to these rules.
Want to get involved? Stay tuned for updates about stakeholder meetings details.
Questions? Reach out to us at RHRulesRegsFeedback@denvergov.org.
Residential HealthInvestigations strives to protect, preserve, and promote the safety, physical, and mental health of residents in houses, apartments, hotels, motels, shelters, bed & breakfast establishments, rooming & boarding houses, and more. Investigations are conducted based on complaints.
The tools on this page are designed to provide access to public health data around residential health complaints.
Please Note
Our investigators do not conduct testing for mold or other household environmental contaminants.
If you are concerned about mold or other environmental conditions in your home, you may wish to contact a licensed environmental testing professional or remediation company for an assessment. Renters should also notify their landlord or property manager so that the issue can be addressed.
DDPHE can provide general information about mold prevention and health considerations, but we do not provide inspection, testing, or remediation services.
Minimum Housing Standard Requirements
Minimum housing standard requirements include:
- Properly connected and functioning equipment and facilities such as toilets, kitchen sinks, bathtubs or showers;
- Proper lighting, ventilation, and heating;
- Safe and sanitary dwellings;
- Supplied utility services such as water, electricity, and gas;
- Minimum space for occupancy; and
- Pest-free living through preventing such pests as cockroaches, mice, bedbugs, mosquitos, etc.
Rules and Regulations
If you have received an Administrative Citation and wish to appeal, please follow the Board Rules and Regulations Governing Hearings.
Dashboard: Residential Health Complaint Program Insights
This dashboard is updated once a day. It supports complaint data from May 2022 to present. All data is generated by DDPHE.
This dashboard provides an overview of key metrics from the Residential Health Program, offering insights into program activity aggregated annually.
Dashboard: Search Complaints By Record ID, Address, or Map
This dashboard is updated once a day. It supports complaint data from May 2022 to present. All data is generated by DDPHE.
This dashboard is a public-facing tool designed to increase transparency and empower community members with real-time access to public health housing data. This dashboard allows users to search past and current residential health complaints and violations by address, record ID, or through the map function. Everyone --tenants, landlords, property owners, and property managers alike--can track the progress of complaints as they move through the investigation and resolution process. By making this information accessible, the dashboard supports safer housing choices, helps tenants assess the condition of their homes, and enables prospective renters to make more informed decisions.
Data Disclaimer: The data displayed in this dashboard is working data, not finalized figures. It is shared as early as possible to provide the public with timely updates regarding complaints made. For finalized figures (i.e., those needed for publication), please contact the department directly.
Please let us know if you encounter any issues or discrepancies using the Dashboard Feedback section below or by emailing PHIDashboards@denvergov.org.
*To view and interact with this dashboard effectively, please open it in full-screen mode.
Dashboard: RH Complaint and Violations by Neighborhood and City Council Districts
This dashboard is updated once a day. It supports complaint data from 2023 to present. All data is generated by DDPHE.
This public-facing dashboard displays a citywide heat map of complaints and violations by neighborhood and City Council district. It highlights areas with higher concentrations of submitted complaints and shows where violations have been cited across the city. The tool is designed to help residents, community partners, and decision‑makers understand trends.
Tool: Residential Rental Property License
On May 3, 2021, the Denver City Council passed an ordinance requiring a residential rental property license. This is for anyone offering, providing, or operating a residential rental property in the City and County of Denver. A residential rental property is any building, structure, or accessory dwelling unit that is rented or offered for rent as a residence for 30 days or more at a time. The licensing program is part of Denver's drive to achieve minimum residential rental housing standards.
Check to see if an address is licensed
Dashboard Feedback
This dashboard is a new tool, and we welcome your feedback to help us improve it. Please let us know if you encounter any issues or have suggestions for new features. Your input is essential in enhancing the tool’s functionality and ensuring it meets your needs.