Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Englewood, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Englewood, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are restricted to primary residences (occupied 185+ days/year) in specific zones (R-1-A, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-2-A, R-2-B, MU-R-3-A, MU-R-3-B, MU-R-3-C). Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two, not exceeding eight total, and properties owned by corporations or REITs are prohibited. 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 restricted to primary residences (occupied 185+ days/year) in specific zones (R-1-A, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-2-A, R-2-B, MU-R-3-A, MU-R-3-B, MU-R-3-C). Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two, not exceeding eight total, and properties owned by corporations or REITs are prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Englewood. 1. Obtain a City Sales and Use Tax License ($25 bi-annual fee). 2. Submit an STR License application via the IMS portal with a $500 initial fee. 3. Pass a mandatory annual safety inspection (verifying fire extinguishers, detectors, and exits) and pay remaining issuance fees ($255 total post-application).

1. Obtain a City Sales and Use Tax License ($25 bi-annual fee). 2. Submit an STR License application via the IMS portal with a $500 initial fee. 3. Pass a mandatory annual safety inspection (verifying fire extinguishers, detectors, and exits) and pay remaining issuance fees ($255 total post-application).

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