Registration Rules: Boulder vs Longmont

How do I register my Longmont short-term rental?

Four steps: (1) Register for an account on Accela Citizen Access (ACA); (2) Apply for a City of Longmont Sales and Use Tax license through the Sales Tax Office at (303) 651-8672 ($25 one-time processing fee); (3) Apply for the Short Term Rental license through ACA ($100 initial); (4) Complete submission through ACA. You can also walk in at the Development Services Center, 385 Kimbark Street. Plan to submit proof of Longmont residency, proof of at least 50% ownership of the dwelling, proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance, and a life-safety attestation.

Does Longmont inspect my STR before issuing the license?

In most cases the applicant may self-certify that the home meets basic life-safety criteria (smoke and CO detectors, egress windows or doors per bedroom, permitted basement finishes, leak-free bathrooms, accessible fire extinguisher, accessible electrical panel, proper furnace/water-heater combustion air and venting, evacuation route map). However, the City of Longmont reserves the right to inspect any STR before issuing or renewing the license, and may require a physical inspection in response to complaints, prior violations, or specific risk indicators.

How often does a Longmont STR license need to be renewed?

Annually. The renewal fee is $100, submitted through Accela Citizen Access. Renewal requires updated proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance, current City of Longmont residency, current ownership status, and the city's review of the complaint history tied to the address. Renewal is not automatic - documented patterns of complaints (noise, parking, occupancy, tax non-compliance) can be grounds for denial. Plan to start the renewal process at least 30 days before the license expires.