Ward, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Boulder County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Boulder County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$350 initial, $250 renewal (STR); $500 initial, $300 renewal (Vacation Rental)
Renewalevery 2 years
Permit Cap83 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year60 (for Secondary Dwelling STR); more than 60 requires Vacation Rental License
Density / Distance CapUpper St. Vrain CCD: 194 Vacation Rental licenses; Bald Mountain CCD: 83 Vacation Rental licenses; Plains CCD: Vacation Rentals not allowed
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

bouldercounty.gov/departments/community-planning-permitting/short-term-dwelling-vacation-rental-licensing/
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Ward, Colorado

Ward, Colorado has no separate city ordinance, so Boulder County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $350 initial, $250 renewal (ST). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Ward, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $350 initial, $250 renewal (ST.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Ward?

Yes — Ward sets a cap of 60 rental nights per year.

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

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