Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Any advertising listing a Short-term Rental for rent or published to solicit a Short-term Rental for rent, without prior approval, is a violation of this Ordinance and will be subject to fines, increased fees and injunction proceedings.
Complaint Process
Short-Term Rentals uses a "Three Strike" system. Once 3 valid complaints are received, a code compliance case will be initiated and the STR approval will be reviewed.
First, use the Approved Lodging Facility Map to locate the phone number for the Property Manager of the Short-term Rental (STR). Reach out to the Property Manager with your complaint or concern.
If the Property Manager does not respond, use the below options to inform Larimer County.
To file a Short-Term Rental complaint, please call (970) 480-0865
Or Submit a Short-Term Rental complaint online.
Short-term Rental complaints handled by other departments:
- For noise complaints contact the Larimer County Sheriff's non-emergency number (970) 416-1985
- For wildlife complaints not related to the Larimer County Wildlife Protection Ordinance:
- Estes Valley Planning Area:
- Contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Chase Ryland Phone: (970) 652-0591.
- Larimer County Unincorporated outside of the Estes Valley Planning Area:
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Office – Fort Collins – Phone: (970) 472-4300.
See our Code Compliance website for general information not related to Lodging Facilities in Residential Dwellings & other FAQs.