Englewood, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Arapahoe County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License CostNew application: $500 + $55 + $200 = $755 total; Renewal: $300 + $55 + $200 = $555 total; plus $25 bi-annual Sales/Use Tax License. Fees increase January 1, 2026: New $600+$75+$200=$875; Renewal $400+$75+$200=$675.
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zones R-1-A, R1-B, R-1-C, R-2-A, R-2-B, MU-R-3-A, MU-R-3-B, MU-R-3-C require primary residency; commercial zones M-1, M-2, MU-B1, MU-B2 do not require primary residency

Official Sources

englewoodco.gov/government/city-departments/community-development/new-navigation-page-short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Englewood, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Englewood, Colorado are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: New application: $500 + $55 + ). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Englewood, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Englewood, Colorado. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Englewood?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is New application: $500 + $55 + .

Where do these Englewood short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Englewood'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 Englewood, Arapahoe County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.