What You Will Complete
The goal is an active Denver Short-Term Rental License tied to the correct property, operator, tax accounts, and listing information.
Allowed only in the host’s primary residence with a Denver short-term rental license.
A license is required for rentals of fewer than 29 nights; submit renewal before expiration.
Before You Apply
Confirm jurisdiction and eligibility
RequiredOnly one residential dwelling unit that qualifies as the applicant’s primary residence can be licensed.
Resolve the residency rule
RequiredThe STR must be the applicant’s fixed habitation and usual place of return; a person can have only one primary residence.
Government identification and primary-residence evidence
RequiredUse a current, complete copy that matches the applicant and property address.
Possession or owner permission records when the applicant does not own the unit
RequiredUse a current, complete copy that matches the applicant and property address.
Denver tax-license information
RequiredUse a current, complete copy that matches the applicant and property address.
Property, local-contact, and listing disclosures required in the portal
RequiredUse a current, complete copy that matches the applicant and property address.
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Let Pine organize the Denver Short-Term Rental License checklist.
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Application Steps
Complete the process through the official Denver Permitting and Licensing Center.
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Step 1: Test the primary-residence facts
Review where the applicant usually returns, legal records, work, vehicles, taxes, and rental frequency.
Confirm the home meets Denver's primary-residence standard before applying. - 2
Step 2: Prepare possession and tax records
Gather ownership or permission evidence and the Denver tax credentials.
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Step 3: Submit the online license
Complete the Denver portal application and answer all primary-residence questions accurately.
Submit the online application, pay the current portal fee, and monitor the review. - 4
Step 4: Publish, operate, and renew
Add the license number to listings and submit renewal before expiration.
After approval, publish the license number and keep the license and tax accounts current.
Verify the Result
Confirm the government status is active
RequiredDo not treat a payment receipt, draft, or pending record as final approval unless the authority expressly allows it.
Check the listing number
RequiredConfirm every platform displays the exact approved number and property information.
Calendar tax and renewal work
RequiredFile Denver and Colorado tax returns according to the booking channel and assigned schedules. Submit a complete renewal before expiration; a timely pending renewal can continue operating during review.
Common Causes of Delay or Denial
Wrong jurisdiction or property type
Only one residential dwelling unit that qualifies as the applicant’s primary residence can be licensed.
Applicant and property records do not match
Names, unit identifiers, ownership, residency, and tax accounts should use consistent information.
Missing operating prerequisites
The Department may request specialist review and evidence supporting primary residence and code compliance. Provide the coverage information requested by the current application.
Organize the Denver Application
Turn the government checklist into one sequence with an owner for every remaining item.
Create one application workspace
RequiredKeep the portal link, current forms, applicant details, property records, and payment evidence together.
Assign every unresolved requirement
RequiredRecord who will complete each document, account, inspection, notice, or correction before submission.
Save approval proof and the next deadline
RequiredStore the final government record with the property, then calendar the tax and renewal work. Submit a complete renewal before expiration; a timely pending renewal can continue operating during review.
Organize the Denver application
Enter the address and Pine will turn the official requirements into one document and deadline checklist.
You’ll continue in Pine to review the checklist and add property details. Final government submissions remain under your control.
Sources
Review the official sources used for the Denver application, tax, and operating steps.
- 1Sales and Use Tax Topics: Rooms and Accommodations
Colorado Department of Revenue
State and state-administered lodging tax, licensing, marketplace, local district, and permanent-resident guidance.
- 2Short-Term Rentals
City and County of Denver Business Licensing
Denver primary-residence rule, license scope, application and renewal links, processing, and enforcement resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I operate while the Denver application is pending?
A license is required for rentals of fewer than 29 nights; submit renewal before expiration.
How much does the Denver application cost?
Pay the application and license fees shown in the current Denver online application.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Regulations and agency procedures can change. Confirm the current requirement with the linked government office before operating or submitting an application.