Can I Airbnb in Colorado Springs, CO? (2026)
Colorado Springs requires an annual Short Term Rental Permit ($124.95 per listing) for all rentals under 30 days. Owner-occupied STRs are allowed wherever residential units are permitted, but non-owner-occupied STRs (applications after Dec 26, 2019) are prohibited in single-family zoning districts and must be at least 500 feet from another non-owner-occupied STR elsewhere. Since June 30, 2025, properties with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) cannot hold an STR permit, and guests pay 8.20% combined sales tax plus a 2.0% city lodgers tax.
What’s required: a Short Term Rental Permit ($124.95) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Colorado street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.