Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Westminster, CO

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Westminster, CO, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. 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). "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Westminster, CO, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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