Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Windsor, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Windsor, CO, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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