Vacation Rental Application Checklist

A Vacation Rental is a single-family dwelling unit offering transient lodging accommodations to a single booking party at a time within that dwelling unit for a rental duration of fewer than 30 days where the entire dwelling unit is solely occupied by the rental party during the duration of the rental period.

Please note that if any of the rented areas or dwelling unit being rented are not legally permitted, the Vacation Rental License may be placed on hold until the unpermitted area(s) or structure(s) are brought into compliance. All unpermitted work on the property is the responsibility of the current property owner.

Online Application

The application will request information about the local manager, which may be the owner. The manager must be able to respond to a renter or complainant within one (1) hour in person. Information is entered in the online application and includes name, address, phone, and e-mail address. If you require assistance completing the application, please contact strlicensing@bouldercounty.gov. The Assessor’s Parcel Number (Parcel Number) and Deed Reception Number are available on the Assessor’s property search website.

Proof of Insurance

Provide a copy of your home insurance Declarations Page with liability and property insurance limits at a minimum liability of $500,000 and include a rental exposure. This provides some indication that you are covered by your insurance carrier to rent the property.

Deed

Provide a copy of your current deed. You may find this information in your title work or through the online Public Records Search.

Map of Property

Must show the structure that will be rented (if there are multiple structures on the parcel, property boundaries, access, and all parking. Parking must be a minimum of two spaces and must be on-site. Please mark the location(s) of all parking spaces that will be used. You can obtain an aerial view of your property using the Assessor’s property search tool.

Floor Plan

A floor plan must be provided. Please show the following information on the floor plan:

• The structure to be rented and the area(s) of the structure that will be used for the rental (e.g., first floor, second floor, basement).
• The location of all sleeping rooms that will be rented, labeled as “Sleeping Room” on the floor plan.
• Each room that will be used as a sleeping room must have an egress point, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector. Windows may be used as emergency egress if they meet the requirements for egress windows.
• Sleeping room(s) must have carbon monoxide detector(s) near the entry of the room(s).
• The kitchen must have a fire extinguisher.
• Only one kitchen is allowed in a Dwelling Unit. Wetbars may be allowed. Typically, these areas can have a sink, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. They may not have cooking facilities such as a stove, range, or oven. Please identify all wetbars on your floor plan.

A sample floor plan is provided as an example.

Proof of Property Tax Payment

Provide proof that property taxes have been paid. You can search the Boulder County Treasurer for this information.

Sales Tax Documentation

All Licensees will be required to remit all applicable taxes for the Licensed Premises, including state and local sales and use tax. Applicants must provide one of the following an individual sales tax license number issued to the Licensee or Local Manager from the State of Colorado Department of Revenue or proof that the only platforms used to advertise and book the Licensed Premises remit taxes on behalf of the Licensee. Licensees may not advertise or book on web platforms that do not remit taxes on behalf of the Licensee without an individual sales tax license number.

Proof of Potable Water Supply

Provide a copy of your water utility bill or well records. State well records can be searched on the Division of Water Resources website.

Sewage Disposal Documentation

Provide a copy of your utility bill or septic records. Septic records can be found on the Boulder County Public Health website.

Building Lot Determination

Contact planning if you do not have a Building Lot Determination. If you have any questions, please call 303-441-3930 or e-mail “Ask a Planner” at planner@bouldercounty.gov. You may submit an online application for a Building Lot Determination. Learn more about submitting a planning application online.

Wildfire Partners Assessment or Certification

Properties in Wildfire Zone 1 (West of US 36) will need to have a Wildfire Partners wildfire mitigation assessment for their first license and a certificate for their renewal. A certificate or assessment within the past 6 years will be accepted. You will NOT be asked to provide a copy of this document as county staff will verify during the application process.