Short-Term Rental Rules
Buying a Denver home with Airbnb or VRBO rental potential? Compare owner-occupied short-term and 30-plus-day scenarios, then verify the property and licensing requirements.
This hub distills Denver's municipal codes, tax laws, and operational requirements into an interactive guide for owners and advisors. Denver allows short-term rentals only in a host's primary residence, so it is a useful framework for understanding flexible-use and owner-occupied rental scenarios.
Short-term rentals (1-29 days) are strictly limited to the host's primary residence. Purely investment or non-owner-occupied short-term rentals are not allowed.
Confirm the proposed use and obtain the required license before advertising. Denver states that violations can result in fines or loss of a license.
Denver requires a residential rental property license for residences offered for 30 days or more. Duration alone does not establish a property's permitted use.
Start with this property's evidence
At 2000 E 21st Avenue, the separate living zones, two full kitchens, and mini bar make layout review useful. They do not establish separate approved dwelling units, a rental license, or projected income.