Longmont, CO Short-Term Rentals: Parking Rules (2026)

Because Longmont's STR program (administered through the Planning and Development Services Department) does not contain a dedicated STR off-street parking ratio (no required '1 space per bedroom' or '2 spaces per STR'), parking obligations are inherited from the underlying dwelling. Off-street parking minimums for the residential use of the property are codified in the Longmont Municipal Code Title 15 (Land Development Code), Chapter 15.04 (Use Regulations), which establishes the allowed use and the off-street parking standard tied to that use; the STR use overlays the existing dwelling without changing its parking ratio. On-street parking is regulated under LMC Title 11 (Traffic) and includes citywide rules on parking against the flow of traffic, parking within prohibited distances of intersections, fire hydrants, crosswalks, and driveways, and any posted neighborhood time-limit zones or residential parking permit zones; guest vehicles are subject to all of those rules. STR operators are expected to manage guest parking proactively by (1) confirming the number and location of off-street spaces (driveway, garage, designated pad) before listing, (2) informing guests in advance whether on-street parking is restricted, and (3) intervening when guest vehicles block neighbors' driveways or trigger complaints. Recurrent guest-parking complaints tied to a licensed STR can be reported to Code Enforcement (303-651-8695) and considered at annual license renewal as part of the city's evaluation of whether the rental is creating nuisances for the surrounding neighborhood. RV/trailer parking and oversized-vehicle storage are constrained by the same Title 11 rules that apply to residents; STR guests cannot use the on-street space adjacent to the rental for prolonged storage of RVs or trailers.