Jefferson County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum spaces
- One per bedroom, off-street
- Parking plan
- Required with application
- Three-bedroom STR
- Three off-street spaces
- Plan type
- Site plan showing spaces
- Access
- From County-standard road
Summary
Section 46 requires every STR to provide a minimum of one off-street parking space per bedroom. The application must include a parking plan (site plan) showing how the required spaces are accommodated on the property.
STRs shall have a minimum of one (1) off-street parking space per bedroom.
Full Breakdown
The off-street parking requirement scales with bedroom count: a three-bedroom STR needs at least three off-street spaces. A site plan depicting the required parking must be submitted with the license application and is reviewed by staff. Because STRs must sit on adequately accessed lots taking access from a County-maintained road (or a road meeting County standards), on-street guest parking on narrow foothills roads is discouraged and may not satisfy the requirement. Parking capacity is tied to the licensed bedroom count and, indirectly, to the occupancy limit.
Violations & Fines
Failure to provide the required off-street parking, or hosting more guests/vehicles than the plan supports, is a code violation subject to the graduated fine schedule and possible revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many parking spaces do I need?
Can guests park on the street?
Sources & Official References
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