Short-term rental operators in unincorporated El Paso County must ensure guests comply with state noise standards and county nuisance provisions. No dedicated STR noise ordinance exists, but license conditions may apply.
STR licenses in El Paso County may carry conditions requiring hosts to maintain quiet hours and ensure guests do not create nuisance noise. Colorado state noise limits (C.R.S. §25-12-103) apply: 55 dB(A) daytime and 50 dB(A) nighttime residential. Hosts are responsible for ensuring guest compliance. Repeated noise complaints at an STR property can jeopardize the license. Neighbors experiencing STR noise issues can contact the Sheriff's Office or county code enforcement. Good neighbor policies are encouraged as part of the STR license program.
Nuisance violations can result in STR license suspension or revocation; Sheriff's citations for noise.
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