Louisville, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Boulder County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
600 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 initial, $100 renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap600 ft
Parking RequiredNo

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • All residential property types eligible, including single-family homes, condos, apartments, townhomes, mobile homes, and ADUs

Official Sources

louisvilleco.gov/doing-business/economic-vitality/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Louisville, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Louisville, Colorado are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 initial, $100 renewal).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Louisville, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Louisville, Colorado.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 initial, $100 renewal.

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

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