Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Westminster, CO

STR defined as rental for less than 30 days; operators must obtain and maintain a city short-term rental license; license holder must be the property owner (all owners must sign if multiple owners); no applicant may operate more than one licensed STR concurrently; HOA restrictions apply separately; required life-safety affidavit and documentation (narrative/visual of dwelling, recorded deed of trust).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Westminster. 1) Read requirements and collect documents (narrative/visual of unit, recorded deed, signed life-safety affidavit). 2) Apply online via the City’s short-term rental licensing portal (Deckard link) and upload required documents; initial applications carry no registration fee and are reviewed by city staff. 3) Obtain a City business and sales tax license, remit accommodations tax; licenses expire after two years and renewal fee is $200 plus processing fee.

1) Read requirements and collect documents (narrative/visual of unit, recorded deed, signed life-safety affidavit). 2) Apply online via the City’s short-term rental licensing portal (Deckard link) and upload required documents; initial applications carry no registration fee and are reviewed by city staff. 3) Obtain a City business and sales tax license, remit accommodations tax; licenses expire after two years and renewal fee is $200 plus processing fee.