https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Colorado markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/grand-lake/ Town has begun preliminary council discussions about adding town-level STR licensing requirements on top of existing county requirements; no formal proposal introduced yet. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-grand-lake-2025-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/winter-park/ Town Council has held preliminary discussions about neighborhood-level STR density caps; no formal proposal has been introduced but council is monitoring resort-community precedents in Breckenridge and Telluride. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-winter-park-2025-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/denver/ Denver City Council is considering directing a portion of the city's lodger's tax collected from STRs toward the affordable housing fund. Operators oppose the measure, arguing that the existing STR tax burden is already substantial. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-denver-2025-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/estes-park/ Larimer County (governing unincorporated areas around Estes Park) is coordinating with the town on STR policy to prevent operators displaced by potential town restrictions from simply relocating to unincorporated county areas. A joint county-town regulatory framework is under discussion. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-estes-park-2025-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/steamboat-springs/ Routt County (governing unincorporated areas around Steamboat Springs) is reviewing whether to impose similar license caps and fee increases to match the city's approach and prevent displacement of restricted STR activity to surrounding county areas. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-steamboat-springs-2025-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/golden/ City planning staff tracking STR density in residential neighborhoods to identify potential concentration hotspots; no restriction proposals introduced. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-golden-2025-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/vail/ Eagle County (governing areas around but outside Vail town limits, including Edwards, Avon, and other communities) is coordinating with the town to develop consistent STR policies that prevent displacement of Vail-restricted operators into surrounding county areas. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-vail-2025-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/aspen/ Pitkin County (governing unincorporated areas around Aspen including Snowmass Village environs and Basalt) is coordinating with the city to develop consistent STR policies that prevent displacement of restricted Aspen operators into surrounding county areas. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-aspen-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/grand-lake/ County studying STR density impacts on workforce housing availability; Grand Lake is among the highest-density STR markets in Grand County alongside Winter Park. Results informing 2026 policy discussions. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-grand-lake-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/winter-park/ County studying the impact of STR density on workforce housing availability; Winter Park is among the highest-density STR markets in Grand County. Results informing 2026 policy discussions. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-winter-park-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/avon/ Avon initiated a formal review of its STRO overlay boundaries to evaluate whether the current map appropriately limits STR density in residential areas facing workforce housing pressure. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-avon-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/colorado-springs/ Colorado Springs began auditing existing STR permits to verify operators meet the primary residence requirement, sending letters to suspected non-compliant operators and revoking permits where violations were confirmed. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-colorado-springs-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/durango/ Durango published a report confirming that EN-1 and EN-2 STR license caps are at or near capacity, with a waitlist in effect for both zones. No cap increases are planned given ongoing workforce housing concerns. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-durango-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/frisco/ Frisco's Town Council confirmed it has no plans to increase the 900-unit STR cap in 2025, citing ongoing workforce housing concerns and prioritizing long-term residential stability over expanding STR supply. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-frisco-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/snowmass-village/ Town Council is reviewing a proposal to reduce the total number of STR licenses in residential zones, following workforce housing studies showing significant STR-driven displacement of year-round residents. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-snowmass-village-2025-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/boulder/ Boulder expanded its primary residency verification program, requiring STR license applicants and renewers to submit utility bills, voter registration, and tax records demonstrating >50% annual occupancy at the permitted address. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-boulder-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/broomfield/ Broomfield increased enforcement targeting STRs listed by operators whose primary address does not match the rental property, cross-referencing permit applications with county assessor records. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-broomfield-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/crested-butte/ Crested Butte adopted an annual workforce housing impact fee on all STR licenses, directing revenue toward affordable housing programs for resort workers displaced by the STR market. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-crested-butte-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/leadville/ Leadville published a report showing current license counts against the 171-license cap, with Class 2 (non-owner-occupied) permits identified as growing faster than Class 1, prompting discussion about a Class 2-specific sub-cap. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-leadville-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/telluride/ San Miguel County, which surrounds Telluride, enacted tighter STR regulations for unincorporated areas including Mountain Village to address housing spillover. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT colorado-telluride-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/boulder/ Boulder City Council held hearings on additional STR restrictions including a night-cap for principal residence permits and expanded primary residence verification, with a vote expected in 2025. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-boulder-2024-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/dillon/ Dillon participated in a Summit County-wide housing impact study examining STR density across Frisco, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, and Dillon, with findings expected to inform whether Dillon needs to adopt cap mechanisms similar to its neighbors. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-dillon-2024-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/estes-park/ An Estes Park workforce housing study found that vacation rental conversions have removed a significant percentage of the town's housing stock from long-term availability, contributing to workforce shortages at local businesses and the national park. The study recommends considering license caps or primary-residence requirements for future STR policy. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-estes-park-2024-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/telluride/ A state-level task force released recommendations on STR regulation that gave local governments additional tools but stopped short of state preemption or caps. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-telluride-2024-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/avon/ For neighborhoods within the STRO district where applications exceed license capacity, Avon proposed moving to a lottery system to allocate available permits rather than first-come, first-served. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-avon-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/crested-butte/ Crested Butte narrowed the list of zones eligible for Unlimited STR licenses, removing several residential designations that had previously been included, and requiring existing Unlimited license holders in now-ineligible zones to convert to Primary Occupancy licenses. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-crested-butte-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/snowmass-village/ Snowmass Village and Pitkin County are coordinating STR policy to prevent operators from shifting between jurisdictions to avoid restrictions, with shared enforcement data and consistent fee structures. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-snowmass-village-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/dillon/ Dillon began enforcing its requirement that all STR advertisements display the town-issued license number, issuing notices to operators with compliant listings on booking platforms. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-dillon-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/frisco/ The Town clarified that STR licenses cannot be transferred upon property sale. Buyers who assumed they could inherit a seller's license have been denied, reinforcing that all new operators must join the waitlist. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-frisco-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/durango/ Durango released an updated STR zone eligibility map clarifying which Central Business, Mixed-Use, and Planned Development parcels qualify for STR licensing, reducing disputes over property eligibility at the permit stage. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-durango-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/boulder/ Boulder actively monitored major booking platforms for STR listings that failed to display the city-issued Rental Housing License (RHL) number, issuing violation notices and fines to non-compliant operators. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-boulder-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/colorado-springs/ New STR permit applications now require proof that adjacent property owners have been notified, with a 30-day comment period before permits are issued in residential zones. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-colorado-springs-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/leadville/ Leadville now requires proof of Colorado state sales tax registration before issuing any new STR license, ensuring all operators are enrolled in state tax remittance from day one of operation. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-leadville-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/broomfield/ The city audited STR operators for compliance with Broomfield's 1.5% Lodger's Tax and 4.15% Sales Tax, sending notices to operators with gaps in remittance history. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-broomfield-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/avon/ Avon formalized data-sharing with Eagle County to cross-reference STR license renewals against occupancy records and tax filings, improving compliance rates for both town and county regulations. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-avon-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/crested-butte/ The Town began cross-referencing booking platform data with Primary Occupancy license holders to identify operators exceeding the 90-night annual cap, issuing fines and license suspensions for violations. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-crested-butte-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/denver/ Denver Excise and Licenses launched an enhanced STR complaint system in 2024 allowing neighbors to submit complaints online. Properties with multiple verified complaints face expedited license revocation proceedings. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-denver-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/telluride/ Telluride reduced its STR license cap in response to housing advocacy, triggering a buyback program for licenses above the new cap. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-telluride-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/frisco/ Frisco audited licensed STR operators for compliance with posted Good Neighbor Guidelines and parking plan requirements, revoking licenses of operators who failed to maintain required documentation. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-frisco-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/dillon/ Dillon adjusted its annual STR permit renewal fee modestly to fund increased compliance monitoring capacity as the local STR market has grown. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-dillon-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/durango/ Durango adopted an annual workforce housing impact fee on STR license renewals, directing revenue toward affordable housing programs for workers displaced by the region's STR market. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-durango-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/leadville/ Leadville audited existing permits to verify that Class 1 (owner-occupied) license holders continue to meet the owner-occupancy requirement, revoking permits where operators were found to have vacated the property. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-leadville-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/snowmass-village/ The Town adopted a new affordable housing impact fee on STR license renewals, directing revenue toward local workforce housing programs to offset STR-driven displacement. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-snowmass-village-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/broomfield/ Broomfield began actively monitoring listing platforms for unlicensed STRs and STRs advertising without a visible license number, issuing fines for non-compliant listings. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-broomfield-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/breckenridge/ The town increased STR licensing fees and created a dedicated workforce housing fund partially funded by STR fee revenue. The fee structure creates a direct link between STR operator costs and workforce housing investment, reflecting the town's policy that vacation rentals contribute to the housing crisis and should help fund solutions. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-breckenridge-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/colorado-springs/ The City Council approved a significant increase in annual STR permit renewal fees to fund dedicated enforcement staff and a third-party compliance monitoring system. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-colorado-springs-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/steamboat-springs/ The city substantially increased annual STR license fees, with revenue directed to Routt County's affordable housing programs. The fee structure creates a direct financial link between vacation rental activity and workforce housing investment. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-steamboat-springs-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/vail/ The Town of Vail substantially increased STR license fees, with proceeds allocated to the Vail Local Housing Authority's workforce housing programs. The fee escalation reflects the town's policy position that vacation rentals contribute to the housing shortage and should bear a portion of the cost of addressing it. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT colorado-vail-2024-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/aspen/ Aspen implemented a cap on total investor-owned STR licenses and a tiered licensing fee structure that charges significantly higher annual fees for properties not used as the owner's primary residence. Revenue from STR fees is directed to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-aspen-2023-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/aspen/ Aspen STR licenses do not transfer when a property is sold. Buyers of properties operating under STR licenses must reapply, and given the investor-tier cap, there is no guarantee a new license will be issued. This directly affects the investment value of STR-licensed Aspen properties. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-aspen-2023-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/golden/ County expanded lodging tax to cover all STRs; operators must register with Jefferson County and remit monthly. Non-compliance subject to county audit. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-golden-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/vail/ Vail's STR ordinance creates a two-tier licensing system. Tier 1 (primary residence) licenses are available without a cap. Tier 2 (investor/non-primary) licenses are capped at a town-wide total, and new Tier 2 licenses are issued via lottery or waitlist when caps are reached. Licenses are non-transferable on property sale. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-vail-2023-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/breckenridge/ Breckenridge adopted a tiered short-term rental licensing system. Tier 1 (owner-occupied, hosted) licenses are uncapped and lower-cost. Tier 2 (non-owner-occupied, investor) licenses are capped at a set total number, and new Tier 2 licenses are issued via lottery when caps have been reached. Existing licenses are non-transferable on property sale. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-breckenridge-2023-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/breckenridge/ Breckenridge STR licenses do not transfer to new owners when a property is sold. Buyers of properties with active STR licenses must apply for a new license, and if the applicable tier is capped, they may not receive one. This significantly affects the investment value of properties currently operating as vacation rentals. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-breckenridge-2023-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/steamboat-springs/ Steamboat Springs established a tiered STR licensing system favoring owner-occupied and primary-residence rentals with no cap, while capping total investor-owned licenses at a set city-wide number. New investor licenses are issued on a waitlist basis as existing licenses expire. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-steamboat-springs-2023-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/estes-park/ Estes Park requires all vacation rental operators to obtain a town STR license, designate a local contact, pass a safety inspection, and register for Larimer County lodging tax collection. Licenses are renewed annually. The program currently has no cap on total licenses issued. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT colorado-estes-park-2023-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/winter-park/ Town requires annual STR operating license with safety compliance, liability insurance, and noise ordinance adherence. License number required in all listings. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT colorado-winter-park-2022-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/grand-lake/ County requires annual STR operating license with fire safety compliance, county business license, and lodging tax registration. License must be posted and listed on all platforms. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT colorado-grand-lake-2022-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/denver/ Denver passed Ordinance 22-0284 requiring STR hosts to be primary residents of the property they rent. This effectively ended investor-owned STR operations in single-family and most multi-family zones. Hosts must provide proof of primary residency (driver's license, voter registration, or utility bills) at the time of licensing. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT colorado-denver-2022-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/colorado/golden/ City requires annual STR operating license with fire safety inspection, noise compliance, and city business license. License number must appear in all listings. Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT colorado-golden-2022-05-01