Boulder County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Decibel limit in STR rule
- None; state CRS 25-12-103 applies
- Good Neighbor Guidelines
- Must give guests
- Manager response
- Within one hour, in person
- State noise law
- CRS 25-12-103
- Enforcement
- Complaint-driven, fines apply
Summary
Ordinance 2023-02 sets no separate decibel standard, but each rental must provide guests county Good Neighbor Guidelines and a Local Manager who responds within one hour. Colorado's state noise limits (CRS 25-12-103) and county nuisance rules still apply.
Good Neighbor Guidelines provided by the county
Full Breakdown
The short-term rental ordinance controls noise indirectly rather than by a fixed decibel limit. Section 6.A.2 requires the licensee to give every guest county-provided Good Neighbor Guidelines, and Section 6.A.5 requires a Local Manager who can respond to a renter or complainant within one hour in person. Complaints of disturbances can trigger inspection and enforcement. Underlying noise limits come from Colorado's maximum permissible noise levels in CRS 25-12-103 (measured by zone and time of day) plus Boulder County nuisance provisions, which apply to rental guests just as to residents.
Violations & Fines
Repeated noise or nuisance complaints can be treated as ordinance offenses. A first minor offense is $150, escalating to $500 and $1,000; a stop-renting order can issue for immediate health and safety threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a set quiet-hours decibel limit for rentals?
Who handles noise complaints?
Sources & Official References
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