Short-term rental laws in Colorado

Colorado does not preempt local STR rules; home-rule cities set their own. A 2024 effort to reclassify STRs as commercial for higher property tax failed.

Cities and counties set their own short-term rental rules.

Colorado cities

Last reviewed July 2026. Informational and educational only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Rules change and may be enforced differently than written. Verify the current ordinance with your local jurisdiction or counsel before acting.