Denver STRs are subject to 10.75% Lodger's Tax plus standard sales tax on stays under 30 days. Hosts must register for a Lodger's Tax account before operating.
All Denver STR operators must collect and remit the Denver Lodger's Tax of 10.75% on stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days, plus applicable city/state sales tax. A Lodger's Tax account number is required as part of the STR license application. Some booking platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) collect and remit taxes automatically on behalf of hosts, but ultimate responsibility remains with the property owner. Colorado state sales tax of 2.9% also applies. Total tax burden typically exceeds 15% of the rental rate.
Failure to remit lodger's tax can result in back taxes, interest, penalties, and license revocation.
Denver County, CO
Denver DRMC Chapter 36 sets quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM in residential zones. Residential limit is 55 dBA daytime, 50 dBA nighttime. Violations can reach $5,000/day.
Denver County, CO
Denver has no outright ban on leaf blowers but phases in restrictions on gas-powered commercial landscape equipment. DRMC Chapter 36 noise limits apply, and ...
Denver County, CO
Denver requires driveways to meet setback and width standards. Blocking the public sidewalk is prohibited. Curb cuts require a permit from DOTI.
Denver County, CO
Denver limits large commercial vehicle parking on residential streets to 2 hours. A 2023 ordinance expanded restrictions citywide. Trucks used for active wor...
Denver County, CO
Denver requires a zoning permit for fences between 4–6 feet. Over-height (6+ ft) fences require an additional over-height fence permit. Historic properties r...
Denver County, CO
Colorado's Good Neighbor Fence Act (C.R.S. §35-46-112) applies. Denver does not mandate cost-sharing, but neighbors may negotiate. Disputes over boundary fen...
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