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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lake City, CO

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals are permitted but regulated; uses in residential zones require a Special Conditional Use permit while STRs are a use by-right in certain non-residential/tourist zones. Applications must include proof of ownership, liability insurance ($500,000 minimum or equivalent platform/HOA coverage), a fire department inspection, site parking and floor plans showing smoke/CO detectors and extinguisher, names/addresses of adjoining property owners and certified-mail notice to those owners. Permits terminate at the end of the calendar year and renewals are restricted if three or more code violations occurred in prior 12 months.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Complete and submit the Town of Lake City Short-Term Rental Application (paper or PDF electronically to townmanager@townoflakecity.co) and pay the stated application fee; 2) Provide required documents (proof of ownership, sales tax license, liability insurance, site parking plan, floor plan, fire inspection report) and proof of certified-mail notice to adjoining property owners; 3) Obtain required fire inspection (contact listed) and await Town approval; permits expire end of calendar year and may be renewed annually subject to violation history.

Official Resources

Official Lake City STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lake City, CO?
Short-term rentals are permitted but regulated; uses in residential zones require a Special Conditional Use permit while STRs are a use by-right in certain non-residential/tourist zones. Applications must include proof of ownership, liability insurance ($500,000 minimum or equivalent platform/HOA coverage), a fire department inspection, site parking and floor plans showing smoke/CO detectors and extinguisher, names/addresses of adjoining property owners and certified-mail notice to those owners. Permits terminate at the end of the calendar year and renewals are restricted if three or more code violations occurred in prior 12 months.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Lake City?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lake City. 1) Complete and submit the Town of Lake City Short-Term Rental Application (paper or PDF electronically to townmanager@townoflakecity.co) and pay the stated application fee; 2) Provide required documents (proof of ownership, sales tax license, liability insurance, site parking plan, floor plan, fire inspection report) and proof of certified-mail notice to adjoining property owners; 3) Obtain required fire inspection (contact listed) and await Town approval; permits expire end of calendar year and may be renewed annually subject to violation history.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Lake City?
1) Complete and submit the Town of Lake City Short-Term Rental Application (paper or PDF electronically to townmanager@townoflakecity.co) and pay the stated application fee; 2) Provide required documents (proof of ownership, sales tax license, liability insurance, site parking plan, floor plan, fire inspection report) and proof of certified-mail notice to adjoining property owners; 3) Obtain required fire inspection (contact listed) and await Town approval; permits expire end of calendar year and may be renewed annually subject to violation history.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction