Westminster requires a Short-Term Rental license under Section 11-4-18 (approved May 22, 2023). No initial fee; $200 plus processing renewal every 2 years. One STR per applicant maximum citywide.
Westminster regulates short-term rentals under Code Section 11-4-18, approved May 22, 2023. An STR is defined as a residential dwelling unit rented for periods less than 30 days, excluding hotels, motels, and B&Bs. Initial application has no fee; renewal is $200 plus processing fee, expiring every 2 years. Applicants submit a narrative or visual of the unit, a recorded deed of trust, and an affidavit certifying smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers. Applicants must also obtain a business/sales tax license and remit accommodations tax. No applicant may operate more than one Licensed Premise as an STR within the City at one time.
Operating without a license violates Section 11-4-18 and is enforced by city Code Enforcement. Holding multiple STR licenses in violation of the one-per-applicant rule triggers revocation.
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Westminster STRs must comply with general noise ordinance. Many cities impose stricter quiet hours for rentals. Complaints can trigger permit review.
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Colorado state sales tax of 3.9% applies to lodging. Westminster levies additional local lodging tax. Platforms auto-collect. Total rates typically 7 to 12%.
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