Your Guide to Rental Housing Licensing
The Rental License code provides for comprehensive enforcement of Property Maintenance Code and other requirements under the Boulder Revised code for rented accommodations.
The city has issued an Emergency Order to allow the availability of additional housing units to mitigate the effects of the damage caused by the Marshall Fire, Middle Fork Fire and hurricane-force winds experienced on Dec. 30, 2021.
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Long-Term Rental License
Standard Long-Term rentals are rentals of 30 days or more at a time.
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Rental License Exemption Affidavit - Recent Fires
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Tips for Navigating Rental Issues Following Wind and Fire Damage PDF
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Owner Occupied with Tenant Exemption Request
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Apply For or Renew a Long-Term Rental License
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Rental Housing Licensing Handbook PDF
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SmartRegs
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Search for Licensed Properties
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Inspections
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Occupancy Limit Information
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Outdoor Lighting Requirements
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Report a Code Concern
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Landlord & Tenant Resources
Short-Term Rental License
Short-term rentals are properties that are rented for 29 days or less at a time.
Additional Resources
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Find Property Information by Address
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Rental License Codes and Regulations
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Short-Term Rental Codes and Regulations
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Report a Code Concern
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Rental License Closure Request
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Temporary Rental Exemption Request
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Relative Occupied Exemption Request
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Transfer of Ownership to LLC Request
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Change of Owner Information
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Change of Agent Request
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Owner Occupied with Tenant Exemption Request
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Rental Housing Licensing Handbook PDF
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Cooperative Housing
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Accessory Dwelling Units
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Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services
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Community Mediation and Resolution Center
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CU Off Campus Housing
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Landlord Tenant Handbook PDF
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Boulder Model Lease PDF