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Short-term rental rules: Denver, Colorado
A summary, read November 8, 2026. This is a short summary of what the official source below states. It is general information, not legal advice. Rules change — read the official source before you rely on it.
- Renting a property to guests for fewer than 29 nights at one time requires a short-term rental license.
- The property rented must be your primary residence — where you live and usually return to. A person can have only one primary residence.
- Renters who host must certify and show that their landlord permits short-term rentals.
- The city's FAQ states an application fee of $50 and an annual license fee of $100 for an individual short-term rental license.
- Licenses last one year and must be renewed on time; the FAQ says a renewal can be filed up to 60 days before it expires.
- The application steps include registering for a lodger's tax account.
Official sources
Statewide rules also apply: Colorado — statewide.