The small claims limit in Colorado
The limit is the most the court can award on one claim. It depends on who is claiming, and in some states on which court hears it.
| Claiming as | Most you can claim | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| An individual | $7,500 | C.R.S. 13-6-403(1) |
| A business | $7,500 | C.R.S. 13-6-403(1) |
| A public agency | $7,500 | C.R.S. 13-6-403(1) |
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Common questions
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Colorado?
- An individual can claim up to $7,500. A business can claim up to $7,500. A public agency can claim up to $7,500. That comes from C.R.S. 13-6-403(1).
- Which court handles small claims in Colorado?
- County Court, Small Claims Division. The small claims division of the county court in the county where the other side lives, works, or does business.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Colorado?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under C.R.S. 13-80-102(1)(a). Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Colorado's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2023-08-14.
- C.R.S. 13-6-403(1) · effective 2001-09-01 · The small claims division of the county court hears money and personal property claims of up to $7,500, not counting interest and costs.
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