Short-Term Rentals in Castle Rock, CO (2026)
2 verified short-term rentals rules for Castle Rock, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Short-Term Rental Permits
Castle Rock has no dedicated short-term rental permit. The Town does not regulate Airbnb/VRBO as a land use, but every operator must hold a Town business license and remit lodging and sales tax.
No STR permit in Castle Rock: business license only
Some RestrictionsTown of Castle Rock FAQ (Revenue Division)
The Town of Castle Rock does not regulate short term rentals such as Airbnb or VRBO. However, all businesses must obtain a Town business license and collect and remit applicable lodging and sales tax.
Taxes & Fees
Castle Rock imposes a 6% lodging tax on all sales of lodging, effective January 1, 2022, in addition to the Town's 4.2% sales tax. Short-term rental operators must collect and remit both.
6% lodging tax plus 4.2% Town sales tax on rentals
Some RestrictionsTown of Castle Rock lodging tax (Revenue Division)
Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, a lodging tax of 6% will be imposed on all sales of lodging.
Looking for Douglas County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Castle Rock city rules.
Short-Term Rentals in Douglas County →