Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Aurora, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Aurora, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only as a 'home occupation' in residential areas; the dwelling must be the operator’s primary residence and investment/non-owner-occupied properties are not allowed in most residential zones. Only one concurrent booking is allowed; whole-home rentals are limited to 180 days per year; operators must collect/remit the city 8% lodger’s tax and follow home-occupation supplemental regulations and applicable zoning rules. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs are permitted only as a 'home occupation' in residential areas; the dwelling must be the operator’s primary residence and investment/non-owner-occupied properties are not allowed in most residential zones. Only one concurrent booking is allowed; whole-home rentals are limited to 180 days per year; operators must collect/remit the city 8% lodger’s tax and follow home-occupation supplemental regulations and applicable zoning rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Aurora. 1) Apply online for an Aurora General Business / Lodger’s Tax License via the City of Aurora business licensing portal; 2) Post the issued license number on listings, collect and remit the 8% lodger’s tax and file returns per the city’s tax schedule; 3) Be prepared to provide proof of primary residence on request (notarized affidavit, driver’s license/ID, voter registration, utility bills or similar).

1) Apply online for an Aurora General Business / Lodger’s Tax License via the City of Aurora business licensing portal; 2) Post the issued license number on listings, collect and remit the 8% lodger’s tax and file returns per the city’s tax schedule; 3) Be prepared to provide proof of primary residence on request (notarized affidavit, driver’s license/ID, voter registration, utility bills or similar).

Vrbo is permitted in Aurora, CO under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Aurora are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Aurora. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.