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 Larimer 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.


According to Section 4.3.6 of the Larimer County Land Use Code, Short Term Rentals are defined as a building under single management and ownership, for temporary rental to transient guests. 

Section 0.1.1 of the Larimer County Land Use Code states Transient is defined as temporary or short-term nature (30 or fewer consecutive days).


In no case shall the Short Term Vacation Rental exceed the definition of a living unit, defined in Section 0.1.1 of the Larimer County Land Use Code. as follows: One family, plus up to two additional individuals whose place of residence is with the family in the dwelling unit.


Here is the Short Term Rental Land Use Code Amendment from February 2017.