Colorado Springs, CO Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)

2 defines those classifications with real timelines and dollar figures. A repeat offender is an owner previously cited for failing to comply with a notice and order to abate during any successive six-month period, or who reengages in prohibited zoning activity within twelve months of a prior violation; that status carries a $250 reinspection fee for every reinspection until the violation is fixed, and it clears automatically after six months (or one year, for the reengagement path) without a further violation. A chronic repeat offender is an owner whose violation persisted twelve or more consecutive months, or who reengages within twelve months of a prior abatement; that status carries a $500 reinspection fee per reinspection and clears only after twelve months of no further violations, with a three-year lookback before the owner can be reclassified down to first-time offender.

Failing to comply with a signed agreement to abate automatically classifies the owner as a chronic repeat offender regardless of history. 3 standards apply 'at all times' the permit is active, a repeat- or chronic-offender designation earned through any UDC enforcement action, not only STR-specific violations, can disqualify an owner from Short Term Rental operation.