Denver STR occupancy capped at 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional adults (DRMC §33-46). Children under 12 do not count. Host must be physically present (primary residence requirement).
Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 33 Article VIII limits short-term rental occupancy to 2 adults per bedroom plus 2 additional adults, not counting children under 12 years. A 3-bedroom STR would allow a maximum of 8 adults. Denver's primary residence requirement (DRMC §33-47) means the STR host must actually live in the property at least 6 months per year — whole-home investment STRs are not allowed. Overcapacity triggers enforcement through Denver Excise & Licenses via the 311 complaint system and a dedicated STR hotline. Advertisements must state maximum occupancy. Events, weddings, and large gatherings are prohibited by DRMC §33-49. Hosts must respond to noise/occupancy complaints within 1 hour 24/7.
First overcapacity violation: warning plus $150 fine. Second: $500 and license suspension hearing. Third: license revocation per DRMC §33-52.
Denver County, CO
Denver DRMC Chapter 36 sets quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM in residential zones. Residential limit is 55 dBA daytime, 50 dBA nighttime. Violations can reach $5,000/day.
Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
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