Colorado city rules
Broomfield, CO vacation rental rules and taxes
Broomfield licenses short-term rentals only in the owner’s principal residence. The license is $100 and lasts five years. Post it inside, give guests the renter’s guide, and get a city sales tax license unless your platform remits Broomfield’s sales tax.
Checked against official sources November 8, 2026Occupancy, parking, and safety standards are in Chapter 5-39 of the municipal code, which we didn’t read. Ask the Clerk.
What to do
Check that you qualify
The property must be your principal residence. If you own more than one property, include your Schedule E.Source
Apply in the licensing portal
Upload every owner’s ID showing the address (and trust documents if a trust owns it) and pay $100. Review takes up to three weeks.Source
Post the license
Put the license number in every listing, post the license inside, and give renters the Renter’s Guide.Source
Taxes on each stay
Stays under 30 days owe 2.9% state, RTD, and Broomfield’s own sales tax. Airbnb and other platforms collect the state and state-administered taxes on their bookings; for direct bookings, file with the Colorado Department of Revenue. Broomfield is home-rule; if your platform doesn’t remit Broomfield sales tax for you, apply for a Broomfield sales tax license and file with the city.Source
Fees
$100 for five years
| Application (license valid 5 years) | $100 |
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Sources
- Short Term Rentals · City and County of Broomfield, City Clerk
- Colorado Airbnb market data (active listings) · AirROI
A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.