4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners adopted Section 46 of the Zoning Resolution on December 16, 2025, creating an administrative STR licensing program for unincorporated areas. Licenses are valid up to one year and require a local representative who can reach the property within 30 minutes, a parking plan, defensible-space proof where required, and proof of insurance. Investor-owned STRs are limited to one per owner with a 750-foot separation buffer. Authority comes from Colorado HB23-1287 (C.R.S. 30-15-401(1)(j.7)).
Unincorporated Jefferson County requires a Short-Term Rental permit through Planning & Zoning following Special Exception approval by the Board of Adjustment. Reported first-year cost is near $3,000 (Special Exception, hearing, review and STR permit fees), with annual renewal around $1,150. Operators also collect 2.9% state sales, 0.5% county sales, and 3% county lodging tax.
Section 46 of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution (adopted Dec 16, 2025) requires unincorporated STRs to provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per bedroom. Guests cannot block roads, driveways or fire access, and Wildfire Hazard Overlay District access requirements apply. Confirm site-specific parking with Planning & Zoning at 303-271-8700.
Under Section 46 of the Jefferson County Zoning Resolution (adopted Dec 16, 2025), an unincorporated STR must be a single-family detached dwelling with no more than 5 bedrooms. STRs operated in an Accessory Dwelling Unit are capped at 3 occupants. Colorado HB24-1007 bars relationship-based occupancy caps; any limit must use bedrooms or floor area.
2 cities in Jefferson County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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