A standard Larimer County STR does not require the host on-site, but a hosted STR must have a full-time resident or owner living in the principal dwelling. Every rental must name a property manager reachable 24/7 who responds to complaints within one hour.
Larimer County offers both unhosted and hosted rental types. A 'hosted' short-term rental or Bed & Breakfast Inn requires a full-time resident or owner living on-site in the principal dwelling, which is what raises the allowed guest count. For unhosted STRs, the county instead relies on a mandatory Property Manager: that person must have authority to manage the rental and accept service, be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and affirmatively respond to any complaint within one hour of notification. The manager's contact must be given to neighbors within 500 feet and posted publicly online.
A property manager's failure to respond to a complaint within one hour is itself an ordinance violation; repeat failures can lead to suspension or revocation.
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