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Property Manager — PM
Total cost: $357
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Yes
License Required
Real Estate License
License Type
168 hours
Pre-Licensing Hours
Yes
Exam Required
$357
Total Initial Fees
Every 3 years
Renewal Period
Yes — Colorado requires a Real Estate License to manage property for others.
Since Colorado requires a real estate license, you'll need to complete the state's pre-licensing education and pass the real estate exam before managing property professionally.
Colorado requires a Real Estate License to manage property for others. Research the specific requirements through the Colorado Division of Real Estate.
Complete 168 hours of required pre-licensing education. Complete 168 hours of pre-licensing education. Colorado requires the most pre-licensing hours among states requiring standard RE license.
State real estate exam administered by PSI. Includes national and Colorado-specific content.
Submit your application to the Colorado Division of Real Estate. Total initial fees: $357.
Boost your credentials with national certifications such as CPM (Certified Property Manager) — IREM, CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) — NAA, ARM (Accredited Residential Manager) — IREM, RMP (Residential Management Professional) — NARPM, MPM (Master Property Manager) — NARPM. These demonstrate expertise and can increase earning potential.
Renew your license every 3 years. Complete 24 hours per renewal cycle of continuing education.
Application Fee
$50
Application fee for real estate license in Colorado
Exam Fee
$82.40
Examination fee paid to testing provider (PSI, Pearson VUE, or state)
License Fee
$225
Initial license issuance fee for Colorado
Renewal Fee
$225
License renewal fee — renews every 3 years
Includes application, exam, and license fees. Does not include education costs, background check fees, or E&O insurance.
Colorado property management licensing requirements
VerifiedLicense Required
Yes
License Type
Real Estate License
Separate PM License
No
Standard real estate license covers property management activities
Own Property Exempt
Exempt
Managing your own property typically does not require a license
On-Site Manager Exempt
Exempt
Most states require a real estate license to manage property for others (collecting rent, leasing, marketing). Managing your own property typically does not require a license. A few states (Oregon, Montana, DC, Nevada, South Carolina) offer specific property management license categories separate from or in addition to the standard real estate license.
Education, Exams & Professional Certifications
VerifiedPre-Licensing Education
168 hours
Exam Required
Yes
State real estate exam administered by PSI. Includes national and Colorado-specific content.
Education Details
Complete 168 hours of pre-licensing education. Colorado requires the most pre-licensing hours among states requiring standard RE license.
Professional Certifications (Voluntary)
Most states that require a license for property management mandate completion of pre-licensing real estate education courses and passing a state exam. Professional certifications such as CPM (Certified Property Manager from IREM), ARM (Accredited Residential Manager), and CAM (Certified Apartment Manager from NAA) are voluntary but can significantly enhance career prospects.
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee for real estate license in Colorado | $50 |
Exam Fee Examination fee paid to testing provider (PSI, Pearson VUE, or state) | $82.40 |
License Fee Initial license issuance fee for Colorado | $225 |
Renewal Fee License renewal fee — renews every 3 years | $225 |
Total Initial Fees Includes application, exam, and license fees. Does not include education costs, background check fees, or E&O insurance. | $357 |
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Renewal Requirements & Ongoing Obligations
VerifiedEvery 3 years
Renewal Period
24 hours per renewal cycle
Continuing Education
$225
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education Details
24 hours including Annual Commission Update course.
Regulatory Board
Most states require continuing education for license renewal. Topics typically include fair housing law, ethics, property management best practices, agency law, and state-specific regulatory updates. Failure to complete CE requirements may result in license suspension or lapse.
Step-by-step licensing process for Colorado
Mostly verifiedComplete 168 hours of pre-licensing education from a Colorado-approved provider
Pass the Colorado real estate licensing examination (national and state portions)
Submit license application to Colorado Division of Real Estate
Pass a background check (most states require fingerprinting)
Obtain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance if required by your state
Affiliate with a licensed broker (if obtaining salesperson license) or establish your own brokerage
Begin property management operations
Estimated Timeline
2-8 weeks after completing pre-licensing education and passing the exam
Colorado requires one of the longest pre-licensing education programs at 168 hours. Property management activities fall under brokerage activities requiring a license.
Property management of others' properties in Colorado requires a Real Estate License.
Managing your own property does not require a license in most cases.
On-site managers employed directly by the property owner may be exempt from licensing requirements.
Activities requiring a license typically include: collecting rent, leasing units, marketing properties, negotiating leases, and managing security deposits on behalf of property owners.
There is no interstate compact for property managers.
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Property Manager requirements in Colorado verified against Colorado Division of Real Estate, March 2026.
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Colorado requires a Real Estate License for property management. 168 hours of pre-licensing education required. Complete 168 hours of pre-licensing education. Colorado requires the most pre-licensing hours among states requiring standard RE license. Licensing is managed through the Colorado Division of Real Estate.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.