Short-Term Rentals in Larimer County, CO (2026)

Larimer County STR Ordinance, Sections 7.B and 8.D

Subsequent to the Planning Division approval and the Certificate of Occupancy issuance from the Building Division, a license to operate as a short-term rental will be issued. Renewal is required every other year on the anniversary of the original approval or license date.

Larimer County STR Ordinance, Section 8.G

All short-term rentals are subject to the Larimer County Noise Ordinance. The Noise Ordinance is enforced by the Larimer County Department of Environmental Health during business hours and the Larimer County Sheriff's Office after hours.

Larimer County STR Ordinance, Section 8.H

No person shall be permitted to stay overnight in any motor vehicle, included but not limited to, a motorhome, truck camper, travel trailer or other similar vehicle, tents, or other outdoor structures on the property in addition to the short-term rental.

Larimer County Land Use Code, Art. 3.3.5 (STR definitions)

A short-term rental accommodates 10 or fewer guests who are part of one party.

Larimer County STR Ordinance, Section 5.A

Larimer County assumes no responsibility for the operation of the short-term rental and Owner agrees to hold Larimer County harmless for any injury or damage which may occur, of whatever type or nature, as the result of the operation of the short-term rental.

Larimer County Land Use Code, Estes Valley STR cap

Operating licenses for short-term rentals in Estes Valley residential zoning districts shall be held at a maximum total ("cap") of 208 registrations.

Larimer County STR Ordinance, Section 8.B

The Property Manager shall be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to respond to complaints, issues of concern, and violations related to this Ordinance. The Property Manager must be able to affirmatively respond to complaints within one hour of notification of such complaint.