Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Weld County, CO

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Weld County, CO because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. In municipalities like Windsor, STRs are allowed in residential zones for stays of 29 days or less. Operators must obtain a business license and STR permit, pass fire and building safety inspections, and adhere to hosting platform rules. Unincorporated Weld County currently lacks a specific STR ordinance, making it unregulated at the county level. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

In municipalities like Windsor, STRs are allowed in residential zones for stays of 29 days or less. Operators must obtain a business license and STR permit, pass fire and building safety inspections, and adhere to hosting platform rules. Unincorporated Weld County currently lacks a specific STR ordinance, making it unregulated at the county level.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Weld County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Weld County, CO for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Weld County 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 Weld County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.