Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Woodland Park, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Woodland Park, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as dwelling units rented for less than 30 consecutive days and are permitted only where licensed and zoned per amended Title 18; the Planning Department review distinguishes Primary Residence STR vs Non-Primary Residence STR, verifies number of parking spaces, and establishes guest occupancy limits. Owners must post the City’s Good Neighbor Guidelines at the property and collect/pay City sales and lodging taxes (City lodging tax total 5.70%; total City tax 8.70%). 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 are defined as dwelling units rented for less than 30 consecutive days and are permitted only where licensed and zoned per amended Title 18; the Planning Department review distinguishes Primary Residence STR vs Non-Primary Residence STR, verifies number of parking spaces, and establishes guest occupancy limits. Owners must post the City’s Good Neighbor Guidelines at the property and collect/pay City sales and lodging taxes (City lodging tax total 5.70%; total City tax 8.70%).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Woodland Park. 1) Obtain a permit/approval through the City Planning Department to confirm zoning eligibility (Primary vs Non-primary STR), parking and occupancy limits. 2) With zoning approval, apply for an annual Short-Term Rental Business License through the City Finance Department (annual $35.00 fee) and remit Sales and Lodging Tax by the 20th of each month.

1) Obtain a permit/approval through the City Planning Department to confirm zoning eligibility (Primary vs Non-primary STR), parking and occupancy limits. 2) With zoning approval, apply for an annual Short-Term Rental Business License through the City Finance Department (annual $35.00 fee) and remit Sales and Lodging Tax by the 20th of each month.

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