Permit Requirements: Northglenn vs Westminster
How do permit requirements rules compare between Northglenn, CO and Westminster, CO?
Northglenn has fewer restrictions than Westminster.
Northglenn, CO
Adams County
Adams County does not currently have a county-specific short-term rental license or permit program. Both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied STRs are legal in unincorporated Adams County. Operators must still register a business with the Colorado Secretary of State, collect Adams County's 0.75% local sales tax plus 2.9% state sales tax, and may owe lodging tax on stays under 30 days. Colorado HB23-1287 authorizes - but does not require - counties to license STRs.
View full Northglenn rules →Westminster, CO
Adams County
Westminster requires a Short-Term Rental license under Section 11-4-18 (approved May 22, 2023). No initial fee; $200 plus processing renewal every 2 years. One STR per applicant maximum citywide.
View full Westminster rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Northglenn | Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| County STR License | Not required (unincorporated) | - |
| State Authority | C.R.S. 30-15-401(1)(j.7) (HB23-1287) | - |
| Adams County Sales Tax | 0.75% | - |
| Colorado State Sales Tax | 2.9% | - |
| Combined Min. Sales Tax | 3.65% | - |
| Lodging Tax Trigger | Stays under 30 days | - |
| Code | - | Sec. 11-4-18 |
| Approved | - | May 22, 2023 |
| Initial Fee | - | $0 |
| Renewal | - | $200 + fee, every 2 yrs |
| Cap per Applicant | - | 1 STR |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Northglenn FAQ
Do I need a short-term rental permit in unincorporated Adams County?
No, Adams County has not adopted a county STR licensing ordinance. You do need to register your business with the Colorado Secretary of State and collect/remit the 0.75% county sales tax plus the 2.9% state sales tax. Cities within the county (Thornton, Westminster, Aurora, etc.) have their own STR rules that may require a city license.
Could Adams County require an STR license in the future?
Yes. Colorado HB23-1287 (C.R.S. 30-15-401(1)(j.7)) gives county commissioners authority to license and regulate STRs of fewer than 30 consecutive days. Adams County could adopt a permit program at any time, so monitor county commissioner agendas if you operate an STR.
Westminster FAQ
How much does a Westminster STR license cost?
Initial application has no registration fee; renewal is $200 plus a processing fee, with the license expiring every 2 years per Sec. 11-4-18.
Can I run multiple Airbnbs in Westminster?
No. Section 11-4-18 limits each applicant to operating one Licensed Premise as a Short-Term Rental within the City at any one time.
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