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116. See Steamboat Springs City Council, Minutes of Regular Session No. 2021-26 (October 19, 2021), docs.steamboatsprings.net:10100/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/ViewMeeting?id=1331&doctype=2. 27. See, for example, Manitou Springs, Short-term Rental Operations, www.manitouspringsgov.com/450/Short-Term-Rental-Operations; Town of Breckenridge, short-term rental, www.townofbreckenridge.com/your-government/finance/short-term-rentals; Berg, “Steamboat Springs Commissions Short-Term Compliance Company” Steamboat Pilot & Today (August 10, 2021), www.steamboatpilot.com/news/steamboat-springs-hires-short-term-rental-compliance-company. tax.colorado.gov/sites/tax/files/DR1917_2020.pdf 134. Currently, we do not have a waiting list for permits not used by the owner. We recommend that you contact shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov if you have any questions about density restrictions. Questions about the 500` buffer between short-term rental units not inhabited by the owner can be sent to shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov. Questions about the short-term rental program can be sent to shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov or by calling 719-385-5905. Yes, please send shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov email with an updated app. It is imperative that we have the most up-to-date information for all permits in the event of an emergency.

STRs are subject to layers of national and local laws and regulations, as well as private leases and agreements enforced by homeowners` associations (HOAs). STRs are generally defined as residential properties available for rent for a period of less than 30 days.1 STRs can encompass all or part of a property and range from entire luxury homes to single rooms. STR owners and/or authorized property managers are generally required to obtain a STR-specific license and a sales and lodging tax or business license.2 19. Municipalities have the power to regulate businesses operating in the municipality under several statutes, including, but not limited to, (1) CRS § 31-15-501 (on the municipal authority to regulate businesses); (2) CRS § 31-15-401 (concerning municipal police powers); (3) municipalities autonomous by Colo. Const. Article XX; and (4) the powers conferred in the local laws of the city and the city. Colorado Springs` Airbnb laws changed significantly in late 2019. If you`re a real estate investor or property owner looking to enter the short-term rental (STR) market, this can be harder than you think, at least in the city of Colorado Springs. 17. See Blevins, “Colorado Mountain Communities vote `yes` to new short-term rental fees but rejects higher regulation,” Colo. Sun (November 5, 2021), coloradosun.com/2021/11/05/colorado-resort-town-voters-airbnb-vrbo-election. There is no limit to the number of short-term rentals Colorado Springs residents can operate (excluding condos), nor is there a cap on the number of short-term rentals the city will allow; However, short-term rental units that are not owner-occupied are subject to additional standards.

If you have any questions, please contact shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov. Potential owners of holiday homes are encouraged to use an area map. If further clarification is provided, questions about the 500-foot buffer between short-term rental units not used by the landlord can be directed to shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov. The city estimates that there are up to 3,000 short-term rental properties in Colorado Springs. The new laws require these operators to follow the neighborhood rules in response to concerns from council members and neighbors on issues such as noise, traffic and parking. Short-term tenants must also apply for a short-term rental permit, which costs $119 per year. 3. The laws, regulations and voting initiatives cited in this article were current as of January 15, 2022. But given the rapidly changing nature of STR laws, practitioners should always check for up-to-date laws and regulations before advising clients on STRs. 20. Berg, “Colorado conundrum: How communities around the state are handling short-term rentals,” Aspen Times (September 18, 2021), www.aspentimes.com/news/colorado-conundrum-how-communities-around-the-state-are-handling-short-term-rentals. See also breckenridge`s Short Term Rentals website, www.townofbreckenridge.com/your-government/finance/short-term-rentals.

Such an attractive city for travelers looking for change is an ideal hub for short-term rentals. However, there are some laws and regulations that need to be considered before entering the Colorado vacation rental scene. Below, we`ve answered a few frequently asked questions about Colorado`s laws and regulations for short-term rentals. 54. Manitou Springs, Colorado, City Council Order No. 1621, www.manitouspringsgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/3669/ORD-1621-Moratorium-on-Short-Term-Rentals – Third. To successfully renew your application, please submit the application, a notarized affidavit, two forms of proof of residency, registration and insurance to shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov. The application package can also be submitted at the counter or by mail at 30 S Nevada Ave, Suite 715. If you are considering buying a property to use as a STR, the best way to find out if there are existing STRs in the 500` is to email shorttermrentals@coloradosprings.gov. They will usually respond to you within 24 to 48 hours.

The short-term rental search feature on the Springsview page has been disabled for security and privacy reasons. 50h Lee, « How Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Exacerbate Los Angeles’s Affordable Housing Crisis: Analysis and Policy Recommendations », 10 Harvard L. & Policy Rev. 229, 230-35 (2016), harvardlpr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2016/02/10.1_10_Lee.pdf. Voir aussi Barron et al., « Research: When Airbnb Listings in a City Increase, So Do Rent Prices », Harvard Bus. Rév. (17. avril 2019), hbr.org/2019/04/research-when-airbnb-listings-in-a-city-increase-so-do-rent-prices; Bivens, « The Economic Costs and Benefits of Airbnb: No Reason for Local Policymakers to Let Airbnb Bypass Tax or Regulatory Obligations » (Economic Policy Institute 30 janvier 2019), epi.org/157766 ; et Barker, « The Airbnb Effect On Housing And Rent », Forbes (21 février 2020), www.forbes.com/sites/garybarker/2020/02/21/the-airbnb-effect-on-housing-and-rent/?sh=5191edb92226. 6. Interim communication Bill 9 on the tax treatment of immovable property used to accommodate short-term stays leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/lcs/bill_9_22-0168.pdf. 117. Berg, “Steamboat continues discussions on Where short-term rentals should be allowed, restricted, or forbidden,” Steamboat Pilot & Today (December 14, 2021), www.steamboatpilot.com/news/steamboat-continues-discussions-on-where-short-term-rentals-should-be-allowed-restricted-or-prohibited.

Much of the corporate rental market jumped into the Airbnb rental model simply because it was so profitable. This has left a void in the inventory for people who are looking for short-term rentals for more than 30 days but less than a year. These are people who build houses, new to the area or business travelers. 55. Boulder County, Colorado, Ordinance 2020-01 (December 3, 2020), assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ordinance-2020-1.pdf. 18. Telluride, Colorado, Ballot Question 2D, loc. cit. Note 15. Woodland Park has not yet introduced rules for short-term rentals.

Taxes, including cleaning fees and guest fees, only apply to bookings of 29 nights or less. Detailed information about the taxes collected can be found on the Colorado Springs City Sales Tax Information Website. 109. `Temporary use` is defined as `[a] use established for a specified period with the intention of ceasing such use after the end of the period`. Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Mun. Code, Chap. 26, § 307.A. 78. Vail Local Code, Colorado, § 4-14-4(D). See § 4-14-6 for health and safety standards. STR regulations continue to evolve as counties, municipalities and HOAs balance competing requirements. Housing shortages in many parts of Colorado are not expected to resolve anytime soon, and it`s unclear whether STR regulations will reduce these bottlenecks.

When advising clients on STRs, practitioners should be aware of all premises regulations and monitor changes at national and local levels.