Colorado Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules in Colorado (2026)
Colorado short-term rental and Airbnb regulations by city. STR permits, registration requirements, and state preemption status.
State Preemption Status
Statewide Preemption Status Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
No statewide short-term-rental preemption statute was confirmed for this jurisdiction — regulation is local. Local governments retain full authority to set their own STR rules.
Short-Term Rental Rules by City
3 tracked Colorado cities carry short-term-rental data below. Verified fields show the confirmed rule with a source citation; fields that could not be independently verified link to the official source instead of asserting a value.
| City | STR Allowed? | Registration Required? | Registration Type |
|---|---|---|---|
BoulderFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | Short-Term Rental License · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source |
Colorado SpringsFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | Short Term Rental Permit · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source |
DenverFull STR page → | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source | Short-term rental license · Verified May 20, 2026 · Source |
Source: Colorado Local Municipal STR Codes. Last verified April 5, 2026.
Last updated: April 5, 2026