Windsor, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Weld County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$162 new permit + $100 fire inspection + $100 building inspection; $54 renewal every 2 years
RenewalSTR permit every 2 years; business license annually
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • must be in zone district that allows residential uses

Official Sources

windsorgov.com/1427/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Windsor, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Windsor, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $162 new permit + $100 fire in).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Windsor, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $162 new permit + $100 fire in.

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

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