Littleton, CO Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Under Title 3, Chapter 23 of the Littleton City Code (adopted by Ordinance No. 41, Series 2020), short-term rentals cannot be rented to more occupants than the property's existing occupancy limits allow. Littleton has not published a separate per-bedroom guest cap in its STR rules; instead, occupancy is governed by the underlying building, fire, and zoning code limits already applicable to the dwelling. Other STR conditions reinforce this: the property must be the licensee's primary residence (proof of primary residency is required at application), only one unit on a multi-unit property may be licensed as an STR, off-street parking must be provided, and operational smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers must be installed. The annual STR license fee is $25, and the license must be displayed in the unit. Because Littleton does not publish a specific bedroom-based formula, prospective operators should confirm the maximum lawful occupancy for their specific dwelling with the Littleton Building Division before listing. Arapahoe County does not impose its own STR occupancy cap on properties inside Littleton's incorporated boundaries; municipal rules govern. State framework HB23-1287 addresses lodging tax collection but does not preempt local occupancy rules.