Denver, CO Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Guest cap
- None: explicitly unregulated by DZC
- Governing provision
- Denver Zoning Code § 11.8.10.1.J
- Residency requirement
- Host must live on-site as primary residence
- Licensing
- Set separately in D.R.M.C. Chapter 33
Summary
Denver's zoning code explicitly exempts short-term rentals from any maximum number of guests per night, one of the few limits the city chose not to impose on hosts.
J. Shall not be subject to a maximum number of guests per night.
Full Breakdown
Denver's short-term rental zoning rules impose a long list of conditions, the host must live in the unit as their primary residence, stays run under 30 days, no simultaneous rentals to separate parties, but Denver Zoning Code § 11.8.10.1.J specifically states the use 'shall not be subject to a maximum number of guests per night.' That makes occupancy the one dimension the code leaves unregulated at the zoning level; separate licensing rules for short-term rentals are set out in D.R.M.C. Chapter 33.
Violations & Fines
There's no guest-count limit to violate; enforcement instead targets the underlying licensing and residency requirements in Chapter 33, where violations can lead to license suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Denver limit how many guests can stay at a short-term rental?
Can a Denver short-term rental host rent to two groups at once?
Sources & Official References
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