Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jefferson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 10%Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
10%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap2% of total number of units within single- and two-unit dwellings in each City Council district for non-owner-occupied (whole home) STRs
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT10%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Density cap applies to residential zones; exempt in Mixed Use and Commercial zone districts

Official Sources

ci.wheatridge.co.us/1787/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Wheat Ridge, Colorado are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 10% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Wheat Ridge?

A business license is also required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Wheat Ridge?

Short-term rentals in Wheat Ridge are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 10%.

Where do these Wheat Ridge short-term rental rules come from?

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