Douglas County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Central sewer limit
- Two guests per bedroom
- Septic limit
- System's design capacity
- Stated on
- The STR license itself
- Overlapping leases
- Not allowed
- Posted
- Interior signage and all advertising
Summary
For a Douglas County rental on central sewer, overnight occupancy cannot exceed two guests per bedroom. On a septic (on-site wastewater) system, occupancy cannot exceed the system's design capacity. The permitted occupancy is printed on the license and must be posted inside.
Occupancy of a Short-Term Rental Property served by an on-site wastewater treatment system shall not exceed the design capacity of said system. Occupancy of a Short-Term Rental Property served by a central sanitation system shall not exceed two (2) guests per bedroom. The permitted occupancy shall be stated on the Short-Term Rental license.
Full Breakdown
Section V.G sets the occupancy rule. Homes served by a central sanitation system are limited to two guests per bedroom; homes on an on-site wastewater treatment system are limited to that system's design capacity, which can be lower. The permitted number is stated on the Short-Term Rental license and must appear on the required interior signage and in all advertising. It is unlawful for the Owner, Local Responsible Agent, or Lessee to exceed the licensed overnight occupancy by more than the maximum number of people permitted. A Short-Term Rental lease term also may not overlap with any other lease of the same property.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding permitted occupancy is an ordinance violation. Repeated violations (more than one occasion) allow the Director to suspend the license for up to 90 days, and a second suspension within 12 months supports revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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