Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Windsor, CO

Short-term rentals (29 days or less) are permitted in residential zone districts where residential uses are allowed. Operators must obtain both an STR permit and a Windsor business license; the town restricts issuance to no more than one STR permit per property. Mandatory safety inspections by Windsor Severance Fire Rescue and SAFEbuilt are required for initial permits and biennial renewals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Windsor. 1) Apply online via Windsor’s MUNIRevs portal (https://windsor.munirevs.com) to register as a new business and pay the $162 application fee. 2) Schedule and pass required safety inspections performed by Windsor Severance Fire Rescue ($100 fee) and SAFEbuilt ($100 fee). 3) Upon approval, receive the STR permit, which must be renewed every 2 years, while the associated business license must be renewed annually.

1) Apply online via Windsor’s MUNIRevs portal (https://windsor.munirevs.com) to register as a new business and pay the $162 application fee. 2) Schedule and pass required safety inspections performed by Windsor Severance Fire Rescue ($100 fee) and SAFEbuilt ($100 fee). 3) Upon approval, receive the STR permit, which must be renewed every 2 years, while the associated business license must be renewed annually.