Longmont, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Boulder County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100 initial; $100 annual renewal; $25 one-time sales and use tax license fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Caponly one STR per side of street per block in R-RU and R-SF zones without conditional use approval
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Not allowed in N-PE or N-PF zones; ADUs cannot operate as STRs except in specific PUDs; density restrictions apply in R-RU and R-SF zones

Official Sources

longmontcolorado.gov/planning-and-development-services/development-applications-and-permits/short-term-rentals/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Longmont, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Longmont, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100 initial; $100 annual rene). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Longmont, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Longmont, Colorado. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100 initial; $100 annual rene.

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

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