Article II. Bill of Rights

Article II, Section 27. Property rights of aliens

Constitution of the State of Colorado

Official text

Aliens, who are or may hereafter become bona fide residents of this state, may acquire, inherit, possess, enjoy and dispose of property, real and personal, as native born citizens.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 32.

Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)

In plain English

Non-citizens who are genuine residents of Colorado may buy, inherit, own and dispose of property on the same terms as native-born citizens.

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