Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Superior, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Superior, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed subject to the Town of Superior Short-Term Rental Ordinance (adopted Aug 26, 2024). Owners must be the property owner and have their principal place of residence in the Town (proof via voter registration), may operate only a single STR and must be the owner-operator; HOA approval is required where applicable. Maximum occupancy is two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons; a conspicuous interior sign with license number, owner contact, and code of conduct is required; outdoor fires are prohibited; STRs must meet Town building/health/safety standards and maintain $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance. 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 allowed subject to the Town of Superior Short-Term Rental Ordinance (adopted Aug 26, 2024). Owners must be the property owner and have their principal place of residence in the Town (proof via voter registration), may operate only a single STR and must be the owner-operator; HOA approval is required where applicable. Maximum occupancy is two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons; a conspicuous interior sign with license number, owner contact, and code of conduct is required; outdoor fires are prohibited; STRs must meet Town building/health/safety standards and maintain $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Superior. 1) Apply using the Town’s Enhanced Customer Portal (https://shorttermrentals.superiorcolorado.gov/) or file forms with the Town Clerk; submit application, proof of ownership, signed compliance affidavit, proof of primary residence (voter registration), proof of $1,000,000 insurance, and HOA approval if applicable; initial application fee $200 and annual renewal fee $100. 2) The Town Manager may order an inspection (24-hour notice); licenses expire Oct 31 each year or upon change of title; renewals processed beginning 30 days before expiration.

1) Apply using the Town’s Enhanced Customer Portal (https://shorttermrentals.superiorcolorado.gov/) or file forms with the Town Clerk; submit application, proof of ownership, signed compliance affidavit, proof of primary residence (voter registration), proof of $1,000,000 insurance, and HOA approval if applicable; initial application fee $200 and annual renewal fee $100. 2) The Town Manager may order an inspection (24-hour notice); licenses expire Oct 31 each year or upon change of title; renewals processed beginning 30 days before expiration.

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