Boulder County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- Local Manager
- Required while occupied
- Response time
- Within one hour, in person
- Owner as manager
- Allowed if criteria met
- On file
- Name and contact with Director
- Guest packet
- Must include manager contact
Summary
Every licensed rental must have a Local Manager available whenever the premises is occupied who can respond to a renter or complainant within one hour in person. The owner may serve as manager if they meet this standard.
Every Licensed Premises must have a local manager available to manage the Licensed Premises during any period when the Licensed Premises are occupied as a Short-Term Rental or Vacation Rental. The manager must be able to respond to a renter or complainant within one (1) hour in person.
Full Breakdown
Section 6.A.5 requires each licensed premises to have a local manager available to manage the property during any period it is occupied as a short-term or vacation rental. The manager must be able to respond in person to a renter or complainant within one hour. The owner may act as the local manager if they meet that criterion. The manager's name and contact information must be on file with the Director, and any change must be reported as soon as practicable. Guest documents must also list contact information for the Local Manager and Licensee. This one-hour local-response rule substitutes for a strict on-site host-presence mandate.
Violations & Fines
Lacking an available Local Manager or failing to keep current contact information on file is a violation subject to fines; failure to respond to complaints can escalate enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to live on-site during rentals?
What if my manager changes?
Sources & Official References
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