Colorado Springs, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — El Paso County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $124.95
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$124.95License Cost
500 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$124.95
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNo

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Non-owner occupied STRs not permitted in single-family zoning districts (R-E, R-1 6, R-1 9, and Single-Family PDZs); must be 500ft from another non-owner occupied STR in all other zoning districts

Official Sources

coloradosprings.gov/str
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Colorado Springs, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $124.95).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Colorado Springs?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $124.95.

Where do these Colorado Springs short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Colorado Springs's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Colorado Springs, El Paso County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.