Larimer County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- Unhosted STR
- Host need not be on-site
- Hosted STR / B&B
- Resident/owner lives on-site
- Property manager
- Available 24/7
- Complaint response
- Within one hour
- Neighbor notice
- Manager contact within 500 feet
Summary
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.
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.
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Fines
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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