Arapahoe County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Proposed Minimum
- 1-2 spaces per unit
- Parking Plan
- Must share with renters
- County Parking Fine
- $150 per violation
- Status
- STR rules proposed, not adopted
Summary
Proposed Arapahoe County STR regulations require operators to provide a parking plan to renters. A minimum of one parking space is required for studio or one-bedroom units and two spaces for larger units. The county's 2025 parking ordinance also applies.
Rules that apply to both options: Each STR License must list a designated local responsible agent who can be reached within 15 minutes and, if necessary to resolve issues, be able to be on-site within 60 minutes to address concerns. Amplified music or other noise must not exceed levels allowed by Colorado Revised Statutes. A parking plan must be shared with renters; a minimum of one space for studio/one-bedroom STRs and two spaces for larger units are required. Maximum occupancy is capped by the International Property Maintenance Code and by septic or sanitation system limits. Each STR must meet building, fire, and health codes, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, operable plumbing and safe structural components.
Full Breakdown
Under the proposed STR licensing program, each operator must share a parking plan with renters. Minimum parking requirements are one space for studio and one-bedroom STRs and two spaces for larger units. These proposed requirements supplement the county's broader Ordinance No. 2024-02, effective January 2025, which regulates parking on unincorporated county roads and targets oversized vehicles and trailers in residential neighborhoods. Violations of the parking ordinance carry $150 fines. Currently, without adopted STR regulations, only the general county parking ordinance applies to rental properties.
Violations & Fines
County parking ordinance violations: $150 fine or tow. Proposed STR parking violations could affect license status.
Frequently Asked Questions
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