Short-term rentals in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
197 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most short-term rentals activity
- Paonia, CO (23)
- Buena Vista, CO (21)
- Larimer County, CO (20)
- Blue River, CO (11)
- Englewood, CO (11)
- Teller County, CO (9)
- Arapahoe County, CO (9)
- Basalt, CO (9)
- Salida, CO (8)
- Glenwood Springs, CO (5)
- Lyons, CO (5)
- Pitkin County, CO (4)
Latest matching meetings
County to consider special use permit for Pikes Peak Ranch resort and wedding venue
The Teller County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use and administrative items. Key actions include a special use permit for a resort and event center, a second reading of a short-term rental ordinance, and ratification of a fire ban change. The board will also review…
Trustees to consider short-term rental ordinance and 2027 budget
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a work session on the Housing Needs Assessment update, then a regular meeting to consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-14 amending short-term rental regulations and to receive the 2027 budget presentation. The board will also hear updates from the Chaffee County Community…
Board to consider short-term rental ordinance and 2027 budget
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a work session on a housing needs assessment update, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider adopting Ordinance No. 2026-14 amending short-term rental regulations and will receive a presentation on the 2027 budget, setting dates for public hearings. Other…
Council to vote on tax increases for public safety, child care, and open space
The Longmont City Council will hold a regular session with several public hearings and votes. Key items include second readings of ordinances on a public safety tax increase, a short-term rental license for major events, and additional appropriations. The council will also consider consent agenda items including urban…
Board to finalize short-term rental rules for 2027-2028
The Blue River Board of Trustees is holding a special work session to continue developing a short-term rental (STR) ordinance. They will discuss and give direction on zone caps, grandfathering existing licenses, and new license application processes for 2027, as well as rental night limits, minimum stay lengths, and…
Commission to review short-term rental code amendment and economic year in review
The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider a code amendment regarding short-term rentals and accessory tourist rentals, and to participate in a work session on the Economic and Community Development Year in Review. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from…
Planning Commission to review TDR initiative and 5 land-use items
The Larimer County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2026, to discuss a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) initiative and consider five consent items, including planned land divisions, rezonings, and special reviews. The consent items will not be discussed unless requested by a…
Paonia STR committee to review data and draft ordinance changes
The Ad Hoc STR Committee is meeting to review data on short-term rentals, discuss ordinance preamble recommendations, and go through the proposed Common Ground Ordinance point by point. They will also plan next steps and survey questions for future meetings.
BOCC to hold executive session on Star Sky lawsuit and housing impact fee
The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting and work session. The special meeting includes a vote to enter executive session to discuss the BOCC v. Star Sky litigation and legal requirements for an employee housing impact fee. The work session will feature presentations on the county's…
Board to discuss short-term rental policy for future ordinance changes
The Blue River Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss short-term rental policy as a basis for potential amendments to the Town's Short-Term Rental Program and Ordinance. This is a work session, so no formal decisions are expected; the discussion will inform future citizen input and possible…
Board to weigh short-term rental caps, wildfire code, and airport leases
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a work session on the 2027 budget, then a regular meeting to consider accepting a trustee's resignation, approving a liquor license, and deciding on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a short-term rental policy discussion, wildfire resiliency code…
Trustees to weigh short-term rental rules, wildfire code, liquor license
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a work session on the budget, then a regular meeting with public hearings and business items. Key decisions include a short-term rental ordinance, wildfire resiliency code amendments, a liquor license for Veya Coffee Bar, and an appeal from TerraForm Sauna. The board will…
Commerce City Council to consider 2026 budget and several ordinances
The Commerce City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the 2026 budget, several ordinances, and other city business. Items include a public hearing on the budget, a proposed ordinance regarding short-term rentals, and a contract for road improvements.
Council to discuss property tax increase for fire department funding
The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on the proposed 2027 Public Works budgets and the Energy and Climate Action Plan mid-year progress. During the regular session, they will consider a property tax increase for fire department funding on the November 2026 ballot, an appeal of a short-term rental…
Council considers moratorium on data centers
The Salida City Council is deciding on a temporary moratorium on data center applications and discussing short-term rental license requirements. The meeting also includes routine business matters and reports from councilors and the mayor. The agenda is mostly procedural with some substantive items.
Paonia Ad Hoc STR Committee to fill open seats and review contract extension
The Ad Hoc STR Committee will review the results of the July 28th Board of Trustees meeting regarding the facilitator contract and scope expansion. The committee is also tasked with reviewing applications to fill two open seats.
City Council to consider ordinance on short-term rental lodging taxes
The La Junta City Council will meet to conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding short-term rental marketplaces. The proposed rule would require these marketplaces to collect and remit lodging taxes for hosts within the city.
Board to discuss short-term rental caps and 2027 preliminary budget
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to determine license cap percentages for short-term rentals by zoning district. The regular meeting includes a presentation of the 2027 preliminary budget and several project agreements.
Board to vote on Cottonwood Lake dam contract, South Main amendment, and CDOT park-n-ride
The Board will hold a work session at 6:00 PM to discuss short-term rental caps (no decisions), followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Action items include a vote on amending the South Main PUD development agreement, authorizing a contract with Moltz Constructors for the Cottonwood Lake Dam and Spillway Project…
Short-term rental code amendment continued to August 25; variance and review heard
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request to continue discussion of a code amendment on short-term rentals and accessory tourist rentals to August 25. They will also hear a variance application for 1108 Colorado Avenue and a location and extent review for a project at 3500 Airport Road.
Board to consider rezoning and special use permit for 218 4th Street
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding a request by the Carl E. Berg Foundation to rezone and develop 218 4th Street into an Education & Cultural Center. The meeting also includes discussions on a mayoral vacancy and short-term rental committee scope.
Blue River Board of Trustees to hold work session on short-term rental policy
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss short-term rental policy. This discussion serves as a basis for potential future amendments to the Town’s Short-Term Rental Program and Ordinance.
Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee to fill open seats
The Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee will review applications and establish a process for filling two open committee seats. The meeting will also include a brief review of previous meetings and discussion on survey questions for the next meeting.
Board to consider plat amendment for 0166 Mountain View
The Board of Trustees will vote on an ordinance to consolidate two lots into a new lot. The meeting includes a work session on agenda item placement and a follow-up discussion regarding short-term rentals.
Teller County Commissioners to discuss short-term rental ordinance draft
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several county updates and a draft ordinance. As a work session, no formal actions will be taken and no public comment will be accepted.
Council to hear citizen complaint on city manager disclosure, conflict of interest
The La Junta City Council will consider a citizen complaint alleging issues with the disclosure of a city manager application, conflict of interest, exclusion of council members, and involvement of the mayor and city manager in a March 2026 incident. Additionally, the council will hold a first reading on an ordinance…
Buena Vista Board of Trustees to discuss short-term rentals and water plant expansion
The Board of Trustees will consider accepting the completed Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project and the town's participation in the November 3, 2026, coordinated election. The meeting includes a review of short-term rental committee recommendations and a first reading of wildfire resiliency code amendments.
Committee to set max STR licenses linked to zoning classifications
The Paonia Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee will discuss capping the number of short-term rental licenses and tying those limits to specific zoning classifications (C-1, C-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, E-1) and parking requirements. They will also review results from the June 2 meeting, including definitions of single-room STRs…
Trustees to vote on short-term rental enforcement software contract
This special meeting focuses on short-term rental policy and a resolution to approve a software contract for compliance and enforcement. The board will also hold a work session to discuss potential amendments to the short-term rental ordinance. An executive session will address legal advice on zoning and land use code…
Lyons Board of Trustees to vote on short-term rental and grading permit updates
The Board will hold public hearings and a second reading for two ordinances regarding municipal codes. They will also vote on several mayoral appointments to town boards and commissions and discuss legal counsel for a property dispute.
Commission to review short-term rental appeal and code amendments
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear an appeal regarding a short-term rental at 319 Park Drive. The body will also discuss code amendments concerning electric vehicle charging stations and accessory tourist rentals.
Board to consider water system negotiations, hiring committee, short-term rental committee
The Paonia Board of Trustees will consider an agreement with Red Feather Bowmen for the Smith Center, appoint trustees to a hiring committee for the town administrator, and fill a vacant community member seat on the Short-Term Rental Committee. Additionally, the board will appoint Interim Administrator Sund to the…
Commission to review proposed changes to short-term rental regulations
The Planning and Community Development Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Resolution 2026-5. The body is considering an ordinance amendment to Chapter 16, Article 10, which governs short-term rentals in the town.
Board will discuss proposed short-term rental ordinance
The Teller County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss Ordinance 23, which addresses short-term rentals. No formal actions or votes will be taken during this session. The meeting is informational and open to public observation, but public comment will not be taken.
Board to consider zoning changes and short-term rental moratorium
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding the Transition Zone District and the Land Development Code. The meeting includes discussions on a short-term rental license moratorium and updates to the Gary Roberts Water Treatment Plant.
June 16 short-term rental committee meeting cancelled
The Town of Paonia's Ad Hoc Short-Term Rental Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.
Board to vote on disputed 0 Stickney St. land transfer to Cinnamons
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 1219, which would convey a portion of 0 Stickney Street to Ken and Lonna Cinnamon via quit claim deed, and a related settlement agreement. They will also conduct first readings on ordinances revising short-term rental regulations (with…
Town Board to consider declaring a board vacancy and hiring a search firm
The Paonia Town Board will consider several action items, including a resolution to declare a vacancy on the Board of Trustees and an RFP for an executive search firm. Other actions include selecting a mayor pro-tem, approving a raw water monitoring proposal, and appointing a trustee to the ad hoc short-term rental…
Board considers emergency moratorium on data center applications
The Board will hold a work session on code enforcement, then in regular meeting consider adopting an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on data center applications. They will also vote on a contract for airport HVAC installation (Phase 2) and a ground lease for hangar units at the airport. Other…
Board of County Commissioners to hold land use hearings on June 8
The Board of County Commissioners will review several land use requests, including plat amendments and a short-term rental review. The meeting includes a specific discussion item regarding an appeal from the YMCA of the Rockies.