Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Denver County, CO

Short-term rentals (STRs) are restricted to the host's primary residence in all zone districts. Hosts must maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance, display their license number in all advertisements, and are limited to one booking/reservation at a time.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Denver County. 1. Register for a lodger's tax account and identify a local responsible party. 2. Apply online via Denver's Permitting and Licensing Center (Accela), uploading proof of primary residence and an insurance affidavit. 3. Pay the $50 application fee and $100 license fee; licenses must be renewed annually.

1. Register for a lodger's tax account and identify a local responsible party. 2. Apply online via Denver's Permitting and Licensing Center (Accela), uploading proof of primary residence and an insurance affidavit. 3. Pay the $50 application fee and $100 license fee; licenses must be renewed annually.