ADA website compliance in Colorado
One of few states with explicit WCAG website requirements for government entities. Growing tech sector increases exposure.
$108,638
DOJ first violation
4,000+
Federal lawsuits in 2025
97%
Websites fail WCAG
64
Cities served in Colorado
Colorado disability rights law
HB21-1110 requires state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA. CADA covers private businesses.
Federal penalties apply in every state: DOJ first violation up to $108,638. Subsequent violations up to $217,277 each. Demand letters settle for $3,000–$75,000+.
Industries targeted in Colorado
ADA compliance in Colorado cities
Select your city for localized ADA compliance information, local penalty data, and a free website scan.
Denver
Pop. 729,019 · 75 ZIP codes
Colorado Springs
Pop. 456,568 · 49 ZIP codes
Aurora
Pop. 359,407 · 17 ZIP codes
Fort Collins
Pop. 170,924 · 9 ZIP codes
Lakewood
Pop. 152,597 · 4 ZIP codes
Thornton
Pop. 133,451 · 1 ZIP codes
Westminster
Pop. 116,317 · 5 ZIP codes
Arvada
Pop. 115,368 · 7 ZIP codes
Centennial
Pop. 109,741
Pueblo
Pop. 109,412 · 15 ZIP codes
Greeley
Pop. 108,795 · 6 ZIP codes
Boulder
Pop. 106,803 · 16 ZIP codes
Highlands Ranch
Pop. 96,713 · 1 ZIP codes
Longmont
Pop. 92,088 · 4 ZIP codes
Loveland
Pop. 75,182 · 3 ZIP codes
Broomfield
Pop. 65,065 · 3 ZIP codes
Grand Junction
Pop. 60,358 · 6 ZIP codes
Castle Rock
Pop. 55,591 · 1 ZIP codes
Commerce City
Pop. 53,696 · 2 ZIP codes
Parker
Pop. 49,550 · 2 ZIP codes
Littleton
Pop. 46,368 · 17 ZIP codes
Southglenn
Pop. 42,268
Northglenn
Pop. 39,197 · 3 ZIP codes
Brighton
Pop. 37,585 · 3 ZIP codes
Dakota Ridge
Pop. 33,892
Englewood
Pop. 33,082 · 7 ZIP codes
Security-Widefield
Pop. 32,882
Windsor
Pop. 32,716 · 2 ZIP codes
Ken Caryl
Pop. 32,438
Wheat Ridge
Pop. 31,192 · 2 ZIP codes
Pueblo West
Pop. 29,637 · 1 ZIP codes
Fountain
Pop. 27,767 · 1 ZIP codes
Lafayette
Pop. 27,729 · 1 ZIP codes
Castlewood
Pop. 25,271
Columbine
Pop. 24,280
Erie
Pop. 21,420 · 1 ZIP codes
Evans
Pop. 21,383 · 1 ZIP codes
Louisville
Pop. 20,396 · 2 ZIP codes
Golden
Pop. 20,330 · 4 ZIP codes
Clifton
Pop. 19,889 · 1 ZIP codes
Montrose
Pop. 19,062 · 2 ZIP codes
Sherrelwood
Pop. 18,287
Durango
Pop. 18,006 · 3 ZIP codes
Canon City
Pop. 16,400 · 3 ZIP codes
Cimarron Hills
Pop. 16,161
Greenwood Village
Pop. 15,663
Johnstown
Pop. 14,896 · 1 ZIP codes
Welby
Pop. 14,846
Sterling
Pop. 14,104 · 1 ZIP codes
Fort Carson
Pop. 13,813 · 1 ZIP codes
Lone Tree
Pop. 13,175
Black Forest
Pop. 13,116
Superior
Pop. 12,980
Fruita
Pop. 12,795 · 1 ZIP codes
Steamboat Springs
Pop. 12,435 · 3 ZIP codes
Federal Heights
Pop. 12,381 · 1 ZIP codes
Firestone
Pop. 11,999 · 1 ZIP codes
Frederick
Pop. 11,413 · 1 ZIP codes
Fort Morgan
Pop. 11,319 · 1 ZIP codes
Berkley
Pop. 11,207
Cherry Creek
Pop. 11,120
The Pinery
Pop. 10,517
Castle Pines North
Pop. 10,360
Edwards
Pop. 10,266 · 1 ZIP codes
Frequently asked questions about ADA compliance in Colorado
- Does ADA website compliance apply to businesses in Colorado?
- Yes. The federal ADA applies to all businesses serving the public in Colorado and every other state. Additionally, Colorado has Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act + HB21-1110: HB21-1110 requires state and local government websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA. CADA covers private businesses. Courts have ruled that websites are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III.
- How much does ADA website compliance cost in Colorado?
- A comprehensive WCAG 2.1 AA audit costs $1,500–$2,750. Full code-level remediation costs $3,500–$7,500 depending on website size and complexity. Ongoing monitoring starts at $99/month. Since Colorado is a High risk state, the cost of non-compliance is significantly higher.
- What are the penalties for non-compliant websites in Colorado?
- Federal DOJ penalties are up to $108,638 for a first violation and $217,277 for each subsequent violation. Demand letter settlements typically cost $15,000–$40,000. Fully contested lawsuits cost $100,000–$300,000+. In Colorado, additional damages apply: Compensatory and punitive damages available. Government entities face statutory WCAG requirements.
- What industries are most targeted by ADA lawsuits in Colorado?
- The most targeted industries in Colorado are: Technology, Tourism, Healthcare, Cannabis, Real Estate. Plaintiff attorneys use automated scanners to find WCAG violations on these websites and file demand letters or lawsuits.
- How do I make my Colorado business website ADA compliant?
- Start with a free automated WCAG 2.1 AA scan. Then get a full manual + automated audit ($1,500–$2,750) to identify every violation. Finally, have a professional fix your website's code — alt text, form labels, keyboard navigation, color contrast, ARIA attributes, and semantic HTML. We serve 64 cities across Colorado.
$3,500 to fix your website. Or risk $15K–$300K+ in a lawsuit.
Colorado businesses face the same federal ADA exposure as every other state — plus elevated state-level penalties.