Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Broomfield County, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Broomfield County, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed only in the property owner’s principal residence (rental <30 days). Occupancy limits depend on interior living space (<=2,000 sq ft = max 4; >2,000–<2,500 = max 6; >=2,500 = max 8); no more than four renter vehicles on/near the property (max two street-parked). Must maintain residential character, comply with noise/disturbing the peace chapters, post license number in all listings, and collect local sales (4.15%) and lodging (1.5%) taxes where applicable. 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 allowed only in the property owner’s principal residence (rental <30 days). Occupancy limits depend on interior living space (<=2,000 sq ft = max 4; >2,000–<2,500 = max 6; >=2,500 = max 8); no more than four renter vehicles on/near the property (max two street-parked). Must maintain residential character, comply with noise/disturbing the peace chapters, post license number in all listings, and collect local sales (4.15%) and lodging (1.5%) taxes where applicable.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Broomfield County. 1) Submit a Short Term Rental License application via the City licensing portal (broomfieldcityandcountyco.viewpointcloud.com) and provide required ID showing the property address; if multiple properties owned, provide Schedule E (Form 1040) to verify principal residence. 2) Pay non-refundable $100 application fee (portal or in-person), submit any required Sales Tax and Lodging Tax license applications; review may take up to ~3 weeks. 3) If approved, receive license from the City Clerk by email; post license number in listings and inside the premises. Licenses are valid for 5 years.

1) Submit a Short Term Rental License application via the City licensing portal (broomfieldcityandcountyco.viewpointcloud.com) and provide required ID showing the property address; if multiple properties owned, provide Schedule E (Form 1040) to verify principal residence. 2) Pay non-refundable $100 application fee (portal or in-person), submit any required Sales Tax and Lodging Tax license applications; review may take up to ~3 weeks. 3) If approved, receive license from the City Clerk by email; post license number in listings and inside the premises. Licenses are valid for 5 years.

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