Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Broomfield, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Broomfield, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are limited to the property owner’s principal residence; rental of non-principal residences is prohibited. Maximum occupancy is based on interior living space (4-8 renters), and no more than four vehicles associated with renters may be parked at one time (max two on street). All advertisements must include the STR license number, and both Sales Tax (4.15%) and Lodger’s Tax (1.5%) apply. 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 rentals are limited to the property owner’s principal residence; rental of non-principal residences is prohibited. Maximum occupancy is based on interior living space (4-8 renters), and no more than four vehicles associated with renters may be parked at one time (max two on street). All advertisements must include the STR license number, and both Sales Tax (4.15%) and Lodger’s Tax (1.5%) apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Broomfield. 1) Submit an application via the Broomfield licensing portal, uploading a valid ID showing the property address and ownership documents; 2) Pay a non-refundable $100 application fee; 3) Wait for the review process (approx. 3 weeks), after which the license is issued via email and remains valid for 5 years.

1) Submit an application via the Broomfield licensing portal, uploading a valid ID showing the property address and ownership documents; 2) Pay a non-refundable $100 application fee; 3) Wait for the review process (approx. 3 weeks), after which the license is issued via email and remains valid for 5 years.

Vrbo is permitted in Broomfield, 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 Broomfield 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.

The most recent tracked change in Broomfield is "Non-Primary STR Enforcement Expanded" (2025-01-01, status: passed). Broomfield increased enforcement targeting STRs listed by operators whose primary address does not match the rental property, cross-referencing permit applications with county assessor records. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.

No. Broomfield restricts STRs to the operator's principal residence only. Non-primary investment properties cannot be permitted as short-term rentals, regardless of zoning. The city cross-references permit applications against county assessor records to verify residency.

You must collect and remit Broomfield's 4.15% Sales Tax and 1.5% Lodger's Tax on all STR stays. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo remit some taxes automatically, but verify which taxes are covered — direct booking channels require manual remittance.

Yes. All advertisements for your Broomfield STR — on any platform — must include your city-issued STR license number. The city actively monitors listing platforms and fines operators whose listings lack a valid license number.