Fee Waivers

Regular Fee Waiver

To qualify, your household income must be below 125% of the poverty line or be enrolled in certain public benefits.

• JDF 205 (PDF) - Motion to Waive Fees
• JDF 206 (PDF) - Order Re: Court Fees (Just do sections (§§) A through C)

Household Income

Must be at or below these values to qualify - Updated January 13, 2026

Family Size  |  Monthly  |  Yearly

1.      |     $2,078     |     $24,938
2.      |     $2,818     |     $33,813
3.      |     $3,557     |     $42,688
4.      |     $4,297     |     $51,563
5.      |     $5,036     |     $60,438

See Chief Justice Directive (C.J.D.) 98-01 for more details.

Public Benefits

Some people automatically qualify to have their court fees waived.  

Folks enrolled in these programs can check the appropriate box on JDF 205:

• Aid to the Blind Colorado
• Aid to the Needy and Disabled (AND)
• Old Age Pension A & B
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF)
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

For Those in Jail or Prison

Fees cannot be waived, but a percentage of your inmate's account will be taken monthly.

Exception: Use the regular fee waiver process (JDF 205) for form JDF 661 - Writ of Habeas Corpus.

• JDF 201 (PDF) - Inmate Request for Fee Waiver.
• JDF 202 (PDF) - Order (Just do Caption)

E-Filing

• Submitting fee waivers online through Colorado Courts E-filing (CCE) is only available when responding to an Eviction Case.
• Otherwise, you must file with the court in person or by mail.

Additional Resources

For instructions on lowering mediation fees:

• JDF 211 - Instructions to Request to Reduce Mediation Fees.