Lyons, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Boulder County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 5%Owner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026
5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$125 new; $50 renewal
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNo

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT5%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in A-1, A-2, E, EC, R-1, R-2, C, CD, and CEC; ADUs and detached accessory structures not permitted

Official Sources

Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lyons, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lyons, Colorado are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $125 new; $50 renewal). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lyons, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $125 new; $50 renewal.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Lyons?

Short-term rentals in Lyons are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 5%.

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

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