Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lakewood, CO

STR defined as rental of real property for not more than 29 consecutive days; applicants must provide proof of primary residence for each owner, proof of ownership (deed), minimum $500,000 liability insurance with STR endorsement, a floor plan, a third-party certified home inspection dated within 30 days of application, and must provide certified-mail community notice to abutting properties within 10 days of submission. Operators must hold (or show platform collection of) a City Sales & Use Tax account; annual renewal required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lakewood. 1) Create an eTRAKiT account and apply online selecting "Short-Term Rental"; upload required documents (cover sheet/checklist, notarized affidavits of ownership/primary residence and affidavit of compliance, proof of primary residence, deed, proof of insurance ≥$500,000 with STR endorsement, floor plan, certified home inspection report, HOA covenants if applicable, community notice, and sales tax license or platform screenshot). 2) Pay $150 non-refundable initial application fee online; incomplete applications will not be accepted. 3) Upon approval, renew annually by submitting renewal cover sheet and required documents and paying $75 non-refundable renewal fee.

1) Create an eTRAKiT account and apply online selecting "Short-Term Rental"; upload required documents (cover sheet/checklist, notarized affidavits of ownership/primary residence and affidavit of compliance, proof of primary residence, deed, proof of insurance ≥$500,000 with STR endorsement, floor plan, certified home inspection report, HOA covenants if applicable, community notice, and sales tax license or platform screenshot). 2) Pay $150 non-refundable initial application fee online; incomplete applications will not be accepted. 3) Upon approval, renew annually by submitting renewal cover sheet and required documents and paying $75 non-refundable renewal fee.