Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brighton, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Brighton, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term temporary use permits are limited to 90 days per year unless extended by the Director. Bed & Breakfast operations require owner-occupancy, are limited to 5 guest rooms, maximum 14-day stays, and must provide one off-street parking space per guest room. 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.

Short-term temporary use permits are limited to 90 days per year unless extended by the Director. Bed & Breakfast operations require owner-occupancy, are limited to 5 guest rooms, maximum 14-day stays, and must provide one off-street parking space per guest room.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Brighton. 1) Submit a Temporary Use Permit application via the City’s online Land Use & Development portal at least 10 days prior to the start date, including a site plan and activity description. 2) Obtain a City lodging/sales tax license through the Finance Department; the fee is included in the standard city sales tax license.

1) Submit a Temporary Use Permit application via the City’s online Land Use & Development portal at least 10 days prior to the start date, including a site plan and activity description. 2) Obtain a City lodging/sales tax license through the Finance Department; the fee is included in the standard city sales tax license.

Vrbo is permitted in Brighton, 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 Brighton 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 Brighton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.