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Rental Inspections in Lakewood, CO (2026)

1 verified rental inspections rules for Lakewood, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Inspection Programs

Lakewood requires every new short-term rental to pass a City-designated Inspector's safety inspection before licensing, with re-inspection only triggered by a safety complaint.

Lakewood STR Safety Inspection Program

Some Restrictions

Lakewood Municipal Code § 5.55.050(B)

Prior to any STR license being approved for an initial term, the owner shall have the property inspected by an Inspector in accordance with this Chapter. Subsequent inspections shall only be required upon a safety complaint against the Licensed Premises being lodged with the Licensing Authority. A Licensee applying for renewal of a License that is in good standing and that is not the subject of...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Lakewood city rules.

Rental Inspections in Jefferson County