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What should you do after moving into a Colorado home?

Wenxin’s practical timeline for buyers—from utilities and HOA setup to mail, address updates, security, and Colorado-specific home care. Share it with the household or print a copy.

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Before closing or move-in

Confirm electricity, gas, and water start datesConfirm who handles trash, recycling, and compostSchedule internet installation after checking service by addressKeep homeowners or renters insurance active from the required dateAsk for HOA contacts, portal access, dues, gate credentials, parking rules, and move-in requirements

Move-in day

Photograph utility meters and the condition of the homeChange exterior locks and reset garage, gate, alarm, and smart-home accessLocate the main water shutoff, breaker panel, gas shutoff, sewer cleanout, and sprinkler controlsTest smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms; replace batteries if neededSave emergency, utility-outage, HOA, and property-management numbers

During the first week

Submit USPS Change of Address and confirm the effective dateEnroll in USPS Informed Delivery after address eligibility is confirmedCreate HOA and utility accounts; enable autopay and paperless billingConfirm collection day, cart rules, bulk pickup, and holiday scheduleUpdate banks, credit cards, employer/payroll, insurance, doctors, subscriptions, and trusted contactsReplace HVAC filters and note water-heater, furnace, AC, and appliance model numbers

Within 30 days

Update your Colorado driver license or ID addressUpdate vehicle registration separately in myDMVIf new to Colorado, review license and vehicle-transfer deadlinesUpdate voter registration if eligible and desiredFile address changes with the IRS or other agencies when applicableReview the first utility and HOA statements for fees or setup errors

Colorado home-care reminders

Learn the sprinkler blowout and exterior-faucet winterization scheduleCheck radon information and any mitigation-system fan or monitorReview sump pump, grading, drainage, and expansive-soil recommendationsKnow HOA snow-removal responsibility and municipal sidewalk rulesBefore digging for landscaping or fences, contact Colorado 811

This is a general moving checklist, not a substitute for HOA documents, insurance advice, government requirements, or property-specific professional inspections. Every home can have different providers and maintenance needs.

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