Arapahoe County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Noise Standard
- CRS state limits apply
- Residential Limit
- 55/50 dBA day/night
- Response Requirement
- Agent on-site in 60 min
- Enforcement
- Sheriff's Office
Summary
The proposed Arapahoe County STR regulations require that amplified music and noise from short-term rentals not exceed levels allowed by Colorado Revised Statutes. State noise limits of 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at property boundaries apply.
Rules that apply to both options: Each STR License must list a designated local responsible agent who can be reached within 15 minutes and, if necessary to resolve issues, be able to be on-site within 60 minutes to address concerns. Amplified music or other noise must not exceed levels allowed by Colorado Revised Statutes. A parking plan must be shared with renters; a minimum of one space for studio/one-bedroom STRs and two spaces for larger units are required. Maximum occupancy is capped by the International Property Maintenance Code and by septic or sanitation system limits. Each STR must meet building, fire, and health codes, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, operable plumbing and safe structural components. Proposed fees are $200 for a new application and $350 for an annual license.
Full Breakdown
Under the proposed STR licensing program, amplified music or other noise from short-term rentals must not exceed levels allowed by the Colorado Revised Statutes. CRS 25-12-103 residential zone limits of 55 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at property boundaries serve as the standard. The proposed regulations also require each STR to designate a local responsible agent reachable within 15 minutes who can be on-site within 60 minutes to address noise complaints. Currently, with no STR-specific ordinance in place, general state noise statutes and the Sheriff's Office handle noise complaints from rental properties.
Violations & Fines
State noise statute violations carry penalties up to $500 per occurrence. Under proposed STR rules, repeated violations could result in license revocation.
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