Scenic · Rental Compliance Checklist · MTR
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins — Neighborhood Services & Sales Tax
fcgov.com/shorttermrentals · (970) 224-6046
Fort Collins distinguishes Primary (owner-occupied) and Non-Primary STRs. Non-Primary STRs are restricted to specific zone districts and are capped.
Property Address
Owner / Prepared For
Prepared By
License #
Issued / Renews
Date
Furnished 30+ Day Rental
MTR- Lease term clearly 30 days or longer (avoids local STR license requirement)
- Written lease with start/end dates; auto-renewal terms disclosed
- Inventory list of all furnishings, linens, kitchenware completed with photos
- Move-in condition statement and damage waiver/deposit disclosed
- Furnished-property cleaning fee, utility cap, and pet policy in writing
- Smoke alarms in each bedroom and on every level (battery-tested)
- Carbon-monoxide alarms within 15 ft of each sleeping area
- Fire extinguisher (min 2A:10B:C) accessible in kitchen
- Working heat, hot water, electrical, plumbing per CO habitability statute
- Internet, utilities, streaming services set up and account info delivered to guest
- House manual provided: HVAC, appliances, trash day, wifi, parking, quiet hours
- Bedbug, radon, and lead-paint (pre-1978) disclosures delivered
- Lockbox or smart-lock codes set; codes rotated between guests
- Renters insurance OR short-term-tenant damage policy in place
- Local sales/lodging tax treatment confirmed (30+ day stays typically exempt — verify)
- Landlord/manager 24-hr emergency contact provided in writing
Notes
Disclaimer
Scenic provides this checklist as an operational aid only. Regulations, fees, occupancy formulas, and tax rates change frequently and vary by address. Confirm current requirements with the regulating authority listed above, your HOA, and your tax & legal advisors before applying for, operating under, or renewing any rental license. Scenic does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of this checklist for any specific property.