Aurora short-term rentals must obtain a business license through Tax and Licensing, pass a safety inventory, and renew annually with the license number displayed on all listings.
Every short-term rental in Aurora must register with the Aurora Tax and Licensing Division before accepting guests. The application includes property address, owner identification, local responsible contact, parking plan, proof of insurance, and a signed attestation of compliance with safety requirements including working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Applicants pay an annual license fee and receive a license number that must appear in all online listings on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, and similar platforms. The license is tied to the specific property and is not transferable on sale. Renewal is annual and requires confirmation of continued insurance and tax compliance. Operators must remit lodger's and sales tax to the city. Unlicensed STRs face fines per night of operation and cease-and-desist notices, with escalated enforcement for repeat offenders.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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