6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in El Paso County, Colorado.
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El Paso County requires short-term rental operators in unincorporated areas to obtain a county STR license. Regulations were adopted to manage the growing STR market in areas outside incorporated cities.
Short-term rental operators in unincorporated El Paso County must ensure guests comply with state noise standards and county nuisance provisions. No dedicated STR noise ordinance exists, but license conditions may apply.
STR operators in unincorporated El Paso County must collect and remit Colorado state lodging tax (2.9% sales tax) and El Paso County's lodging tax. Many platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) remit state taxes automatically.
El Paso County does not have specific countywide parking rules for STRs in unincorporated areas. STR operators are expected to ensure adequate off-street parking for guests without creating neighborhood congestion.
El Paso County STR Resolution 21-05 caps STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, not to exceed 12 total guests. Listings must state maximum occupancy. Violations can trigger permit revocation.
El Paso County requires short-term rental operators to carry liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence. Proof must be provided at permit application and each annual renewal. Standard homeowner policies typically exclude STR activity.
3 cities in El Paso County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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