When deciding whether to let Cohost manage your short-term rental, it is important for you to understand the laws in your city. As a short-term rental property management company we do not provide legal advice, but we want to give you some useful links that may help you better understand laws and regulations in Lake County. This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good start in understanding your local laws. To find out relevant information, it is always good practice to check with your county or city government website. You can find out short-term rental information here.


You can find the Lake County application for Short Term Rentals here.


Requirements: Each owner of a Short Term Rental in Lake County, Colorado shall provide the Department with the name, address, and contact information, including a 24-hour contact telephone number, for the property management company or the same information for two residents of Lake County, one of whom may be the property owner. This information shall be updated by the owner only if the contact information changes. 


You will also need:

  1. Proof of Ownership (tax bill, deed, title policy or commitment, Assessor's printout)
  2. Sales and Lodging Tax Licenses. Copies of current and valid Lake County and State of Colorado Sales and Lodging Tax Licenses. 
  3. License Fee. Initial application fee of $95.00. You will make checks payable to Lake County Treasurer.


This Short Term Rental License must be renewed by December 31st of each year. Notify the Land Use Department if you no longer own/operate this business.