Vacation Rentals

The City of Glenwood Springs recognizes the benefits of allowing property owners to occasionally rent their homes short-term. Short term rentals diversify the types of accommodations available to area visitors; they allow homeowners to recoup some housing costs; and they increase the city’s revenue through the collection of accommodations taxes.  

However, due to the potential for adverse impacts on neighboring properties, the City regulates and requires permits for all homes that are rented short-term (less than 30 consecutive days).   

If you own a home and want to want to rent it short-term or if you want to know more about the program requirements, refer to the Short Term Rental Guide & Application.
 
After new changes to Vacation Rentals in the municipal code, a new 250 foot buffer between short term rentals is in place. This means if your property is 100% covered by a buffer, you will not be allowed to have a Short Term Rental (renting the entire residence). Accessory Tourist Rentals (renting of a single room in a residence) are exempt from the buffer. You can check your property availability via the Interactive Vacation Rental Map.
 
RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
 
 Short Term Rental permits are good for two years and expire at the end of odd years. The next renewal process for existing permit holders will begin on September 5th to renew for the 2024-2025 permit cycle. Please review the initial steps below. Renewal applications are found on this page under the vacation rental permit category. 
  

Step 1:  Applicant submits application and pays renewal fee (Planning Department).

Step 2:  Staff informs applicant to schedule Building Inspection (Building Department).

Step 3: Applicant renews Business License (Finance Department).

Step 4: Staff reviews for compliance and permit is issued upon approval of all criteria.