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Larimer County, CO Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Short-term rental permit rules in Larimer County, CO, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.

Key Facts

License issued after
Approval + Certificate of Occupancy
Renewal cycle
Every other year (biennial)
Re-inspection
Every four years
Advertising
Must show county license number
Neighbor notice
Manager contact within 500 feet

Summary

After Planning Division approval and a Building Division Certificate of Occupancy, Larimer County issues a short-term rental license. The license must be renewed every other year on the anniversary date, and the license number must appear in every advertisement.

City-specific rules exist: Fort Collins has its own short-term rental permits rules that differ from Larimer County's county-level regulations. If you live in Fort Collins, check the city-specific page instead.

Subsequent to the Planning Division approval and the Certificate of Occupancy issuance from the Building Division, a license to operate as a short-term rental will be issued. Renewal is required every other year on the anniversary of the original approval or license date.

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Full Breakdown

Registration follows a set order: pre-application meeting, planning review, life-safety inspection, Certificate of Occupancy, then the operating license. For STRs approved before June 1, 2023, the planning approval number serves as the license number until the two-year renewal. Owners must post the Property Manager's 24/7 contact to all neighbors within 500 feet and to a public online database. Buildings are re-inspected every four years alongside the biennial renewal. Every listing must show the county license number in its banner heading plus the approved occupant count.

Violations & Fines

Failing to renew is cause for license revocation. Advertising without the license number, or operating on a lapsed license, is a violation subject to fines and Cease and Desist enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does my license need renewing?
Every other year on the anniversary of your original approval or license date. Missing the renewal form can lead to revocation of the license.
What must appear in my Airbnb listing?
The Larimer County license number in the banner heading and the approved number of occupants for the property.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Larimer County

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All Larimer County rules

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Short-Term Rental Permits in Cities Across Larimer County

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