Enforcement of Denver’s short-term rental regulations, which were passed in the summer of 2016, started January 1, 2017. However, not all hosts seem to have gotten the message, with only about 18 percent of Denver properties on Airbnb including their license numbers in the listing—a requirement under the new regulations.
Continue Reading Hosts of Short-Term Rentals Slow to Obtain Licenses, Face Hefty Fines
Last night, Denver’s City Council passed the short-term rental regulations recommended by the Planning Commission to the second reading, despite opposition from short-term rental platforms, such as HomeAway, and industry leaders regarding the “primary dwelling unit” requirement. City Council also voted down amendments to the proposed regulations submitted by two City Councilmembers.
The proposed regulations spearheaded by Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman and recommended by Denver’s Planning Commission last month may not have a clear path to approval by City Council. As discussed in a prior post, the proposed zoning regulations for short-term rentals, drafted after much consideration in public presentations and town hall meetings earlier this year, would permit properly licensed short-term rentals city-wide, subject to certain limitations. One of those limitations, which require the short-term rental unit to be the host’s primary residence, received significant push-back from several Denver residents who currently rent homes other than their primary residence on hosting websites such as Airbnb and VRBO.
Continue Reading Two Denver City Councilmembers Propose Alternative Short-Term Rental Regulations
In a three-hour public meeting last night, the Denver Planning Commission heard public comments from supporters and opponents of the City’s proposed zoning regulations for short-term rentals.
Continue Reading Denver Short-Term Rental Update
Two major cities on the front range recently enacted new regulations – and city taxes – for short-term rentals.
Continue Reading Voters Approve New Taxes on Short-Term Rentals