Night Caps: Arvada vs Lakewood

How many nights per year can I rent my Arvada STR?

A short-term rental in Arvada may be occupied for up to 240 days in a calendar year under Land Development Code 3-1-5-3. Each booking must be at least 2 consecutive nights and no more than 29 consecutive nights to qualify as a short-term rental. Stays of 30 or more consecutive nights fall outside the STR definition and are treated as long-term rentals under separate rules.

How does Arvada track the 240-day cap?

At renewal (filed at least 45 days before the permit expires) the operator must submit guest occupancy data showing how many days the unit was rented in the prior 365 days. Arvada cross-references that against city sales and lodging tax filings and against listing data from hosting platforms. Records must be kept for audit. Exceeding 240 days can result in non-renewal or revocation.

Does Colorado state law override Arvada's day cap?

No. Colorado HB23-1287 (2023) sets state-level platform display rules for STR sales-tax license numbers but does not preempt local caps. Colorado HB24-1007 (effective July 1, 2024) bars local governments from capping occupancy based on familial relationship, but Arvada's 240-day-per-year limit is tied to nights of operation, not to who is staying, so it remains enforceable.

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent?

No. Section 46 sets no maximum nights per year. It limits STR density through the 750-foot separation and the 1% Fire Protection District cap instead.

How close can two STRs be?

An investment STR cannot be within 750 feet of another existing, permitted STR, measured at initial application. Primary Residence STRs are exempt from this separation.