Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Idaho Springs, CO

STRs in Idaho Springs are limited to the owner’s primary residence or portion thereof (primary residence defined by driver's license, voter or vehicle registration, and tax designation). The ordinance caps the number of licensed STRs at 15, requires an on-call owner/agent within 50 miles who must respond to guest complaints within 3 hours, and requires life-safety and fire inspections, an occupancy statement, off-street parking plan, and posting requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Idaho Springs. 1) Complete and submit the City of Idaho Springs Short Term Rental License Application (City Clerk) with proof of ownership or notarized owner authorization, primary-residence documentation, an illustration/site plan and off-street parking plan, and a signed notarized Short Term Rental Affidavit. 2) Provide required inspections/proofs (fire inspection, life-safety inspection, proof of conforming egress) and pay the stated $150 application fee. 3) City issues license (license numbered/dated); licensee must keep information current (update within 10 days) and maintain required posting and on-call representative obligations.

1) Complete and submit the City of Idaho Springs Short Term Rental License Application (City Clerk) with proof of ownership or notarized owner authorization, primary-residence documentation, an illustration/site plan and off-street parking plan, and a signed notarized Short Term Rental Affidavit. 2) Provide required inspections/proofs (fire inspection, life-safety inspection, proof of conforming egress) and pay the stated $150 application fee. 3) City issues license (license numbered/dated); licensee must keep information current (update within 10 days) and maintain required posting and on-call representative obligations.