The Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program), which the City and County of Denver's Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection also calls the fee exemption affidavit, is the sworn statement an owner or operator signs to claim a fee waiver for a residential rental property. It is for properties that fall under one of the four categories in Denver Revised Municipal Code section 32-105 (b), and the signature must be witnessed by a notary. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the application it supports are published by the City and County of Denver.
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What is Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program) – Denver, CO?
The Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program) is the sworn statement in which the affiant swears, under penalty of perjury, that a rental property is eligible for the fee waivers for the "Healthy Residential Rentals for All" program under one of four eligible categories.
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection of the City and County of Denver issues the form. Under Denver Revised Municipal Code section 32-105 (b), application and license fees are waived for these residential rental properties:
- property owned in whole or in part by, or leased and operated by, a local, state or federal government agency;
- property owned by, or leased and operated by, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in good standing that has been designated as income-restricted housing in section 27-154(d);
- affordable housing projects built with federal, state or local financial support, such as private activity bonds, tax credits, grants, loans or other subsidies, including the affordable housing permanent funds created in section 27-150;
- property restricted by law, contract, deed, covenant, lease or another enforceable instrument so that at least eighty (80) percent of the housing units go only to income-qualified households receiving low-income housing assistance.
The form prints the property name or DBA and address(es), a perjury warning, the affiant's signature and date, and a notary block with seal. The department's application page lists it as the "Fee exemption affidavit" to provide when you apply for a fee exemption. It concerns the residential rental license fees, and it is separate from the inspection exemption for new construction, which the page ties to a certificate of occupancy.
Who needs to file Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program) – Denver, CO?
The main group is owners and operators of Denver residential rental properties that qualify for a fee waiver under Denver Revised Municipal Code section 32-105 (b) and are applying for a residential rental property license. The person who signs is the affiant, who swears the property fits one of the four categories:
- government-owned property, or property leased and operated by a local, state or federal agency;
- property owned or leased and operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit in good standing that is designated income-restricted housing;
- affordable housing built with federal, state or local financial support;
- property legally restricted so that at least 80 percent of units serve only income-qualified households receiving low-income housing assistance.
Do not sign if the property does not fit one of these categories. The form warns that a materially false statement is punishable as perjury in the second degree and is a separate criminal offense if a public benefit is received.
The department's page adds that nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and state agencies must still get the license: they are exempt from the license fees, but application fees and late fees are still charged. The form does not say whether someone may sign for the affiant.
When to file Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program) – Denver, CO
Provide the affidavit when you apply for a new residential rental property license and want a fee exemption. The department's application page lists it among the documents for that application. The form itself sets no separate due date.
The application timing on that page is the one to watch. An application must be submitted within 90 days of the initial inspection, unless the property is exempt from inspection. After a complete application is submitted, the department tries to conduct an initial review within seven business days; it can take longer if the application is incomplete. An incomplete application gets a "notice of deficiency" email that allows 14 days for corrections.
Because the signature must be witnessed by a notary, arrange the notary before you start the online application.
Documents you need
- Certificate of tax exemption from the State: listed by the department among the documents for a nonprofit fee waiver request.
- 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS listing the nonprofit's name: listed with the nonprofit fee waiver documents.
- Letter addressed to the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, on letterhead, dated and signed, requesting the fee waiver, stating the nonprofit's name and explaining its vision and how the community benefits; listed for nonprofit fee waiver requests.
How to fill out Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program) – Denver, CO
Confirm which category fits
Read the four categories in Denver Revised Municipal Code section 32-105 (b) printed on the form. Continue only if the rental property fits one of them.
Enter the affiant's name
In the opening sentence beginning "I,", enter the full name of the person swearing the affidavit.
Enter the property name or DBA
After "rental property (name or DBA)", write the name or DBA under which the rental property operates.
Enter the property address(es)
After "at (address(es))", write each address covered by the affidavit.
Read the perjury statement
Read the paragraph on materially false statements before signing. It says a false sworn statement is perjury in the second degree and a separate offense if a public benefit is received.
Sign and date before a notary
Sign on the line for Signature of Affiant and enter the date only in front of a notary, because the signature must be witnessed.
Have the notary complete the block
The notary block asks for the state, the city and/or county, the day, month and year the affidavit was sworn, the notary's signature, the seal and the date the commission expires.
Review, download and upload
Check the name, property and address(es) against your application, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. After notarization, save it as a legible .pdf or .jpg and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program) – Denver, CO
The affidavit goes in with your residential rental property license application, which you complete online in Denver's Online Permitting and Licensing Center. The department's page names no separate mailing or email channel for the affidavit.
- Online application: under Business/Occupational, Short-Term and Residential Rental Licensing, click "Apply New", select the residential rental license and continue. Upload the signed and notarized affidavit with your documents. You can save and resume within 30 days; after 30 days you must start again.
- File rules: upload digital files saved as .pdf or .jpg only. Name files with numbers or letters, without symbols (/ ? < > \ : * | ^) or spaces. Every file must be legible.
- Fees: a fee applies to the application and, unless waived, to the license. Fees are paid in the online portal by bank account or Visa, Mastercard or Discover card. For current amounts, see the department's page or contact it.
- Questions: Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, 201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 206, Denver, CO 80202. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.
Once you submit, you cannot change or correct the application until it is reviewed, and incomplete applications are rejected. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the affidavit without a notary present; the form states that the signature must be witnessed by a notary.
- Leaving the property name (or DBA) or the address(es) blank, so the affidavit does not identify which rental property it covers.
- Swearing that a property fits one of the four section 32-105 (b) categories when it does not; the form warns that a materially false statement is perjury in the second degree.
- Uploading the affidavit as a file type other than .pdf or .jpg, or naming it with symbols or spaces; the department cannot accept other file types.
- Uploading an illegible scan of the notarized page; the department requires all materials to be legible and rejects incomplete applications.
- Assuming a nonprofit or state agency pays no fees at all; application fees and late fees are still charged, and the license is still required.
- Expecting to fix an error after submitting the application; changes are not possible until the department has reviewed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Affidavit of Fee Waiver Eligibility (Residential Rental Program)?
It is a sworn statement that a Denver rental property qualifies for fee waivers under the Healthy Residential Rentals for All program, in one of the four categories in Denver Revised Municipal Code section 32-105 (b). The department's application page calls it the fee exemption affidavit.
Is this affidavit a Denver property tax form?
No. It is a Denver residential rental licensing document that supports a waiver of application and license fees for the rental license, issued by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. For anything about property tax, contact the office that handles it.
Does the fee waiver affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes. The form states that the signature must be witnessed by a notary. It includes a notary block with state, city and/or county, the date sworn, a seal and the notary's commission expiration, so sign only in front of the notary.
Who qualifies for the Denver rental license fee waiver?
Properties in one of four categories: government-owned or leased and operated, owned by a qualifying 501(c)(3) non-profit designated income-restricted housing, affordable housing built with government support, or property restricted so at least 80 percent of units serve income-qualified households.
Where do I submit the fee exemption affidavit?
Provide it with your residential rental property license application in Denver's Online Permitting and Licensing Center, as a legible .pdf or .jpg. The department's page names no separate mailing channel; for questions, use its Dept. 206 address at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202.
Do nonprofits and state agencies still pay any fees?
Yes. The department's page says nonprofit tax-exempt organizations and state agencies must still get the license, and are exempt from license fees only. Application fees and late fees are still charged, and it lists extra documents for nonprofit fee waiver requests.
What happens if I make a false statement on the affidavit?
The form says a materially false statement you do not believe or know not to be true is punishable under Colorado criminal law as perjury in the second degree. It is a separate criminal offense if a public benefit is received.
Can I fill out the affidavit online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it, but you must sign it before a notary. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit it to Denver; you provide it through the city's application process.
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