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Unincorporated Larimer County

Larimer County Community Development — Planning

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Larimer County calls STRs Lodging Facilities in Residential Dwellings. Regulations adopted April 3, 2023; license renewal every 2 years, $250 renewal fee effective 2026.

Property Address
Owner / # of Units
Prepared By
License #
Issued / Renews
Date

Multi-Unit Residential (duplex / tri-plex / four-plex)

MULTI
  • Written lease executed and signed by all adult occupants
  • Security deposit receipt provided; deposit held per CRS §38-12-103
  • Bedbug disclosure provided to tenant (CRS §38-12-1004)
  • Radon disclosure & info pamphlet provided (CRS §38-12-803, effective 2024)
  • Lead-based paint disclosure provided if built before 1978
  • Move-in condition statement completed with photos
  • Working smoke alarms in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level
  • Working carbon-monoxide alarm within 15 ft of each sleeping area (CRS §38-45-101)
  • Functioning heat capable of maintaining 68°F in habitable rooms
  • Hot & cold running water and operable plumbing
  • Working electrical, lighting, and GFCI protection in wet locations
  • Weatherproof roof, exterior walls, windows, and doors in good repair
  • Working locks on all exterior doors; window locks on ground/accessible floors
  • No mold, vermin, or pest infestation; extermination service if needed
  • Trash removal and recycling service in place
  • Appliances clean, in working order, owner's manuals available
  • HVAC filter changed; furnace serviced within last 12 months
  • Tenant given landlord/manager contact and 24-hr emergency phone
  • Property insurance (landlord policy) active; renters-insurance requirement disclosed if applicable
  • Fair Housing posting / non-discrimination policy on file
  • Confirm property is 2–4 units (IRC residential). For 5+ units, use a commercial multifamily checklist instead.
  • Separate written lease per unit; each unit's occupants individually screened
  • Each unit has its own unique address / unit designator on the lease and at the door
  • Per-unit utility metering documented; if shared, written allocation method disclosed in lease (CRS §38-12-401)
  • Master property insurance policy covering all units; liability ≥ $1,000,000
  • 1-hour fire-rated wall/ceiling assembly between dwelling units verified or noted as legacy condition
  • Self-closing, fire-rated doors at any common-area access between units (if applicable)
  • Smoke alarms interconnected within each unit; CO alarm within 15 ft of sleeping areas in EACH unit
  • Common-area smoke and CO alarms in shared hallways/stairwells (if any)
  • Egress windows / second means of egress verified in every sleeping room of every unit
  • Common-area lighting on photocell or timer; stairs and walkways illuminated at night
  • Handrails on all interior and exterior stairs with 4+ risers; guardrails on decks/landings >30"
  • Shared trash & recycling capacity sized for number of units; collection day documented
  • Snow / ice removal plan for shared walkways and parking
  • Off-street parking allocation per unit documented in lease (or street-parking disclosure)
  • Mailbox / package delivery setup per unit (USPS-approved cluster box if applicable)
  • Pest control service on shared building; treatment records kept
  • Annual HVAC service per unit; shared boiler/water heater serviced annually if applicable
  • Backflow preventer tested annually if building has irrigation or shared water service
  • Lead-based paint disclosure to EVERY unit if building was built before 1978
  • Radon test results on file (one test per ground-contact unit recommended)
  • Posted at common entry: owner/manager 24-hr contact, trash day, quiet hours, parking rules
  • Zoning confirmation that multi-unit use is permitted at the address
  • Certificate of Occupancy on file reflecting the current number of dwelling units
Notes

Important — Building Size

This checklist covers 2–4 unit residential buildings (duplex, tri-plex, four-plex) regulated under the International Residential Code (IRC). Buildings with 5 or more dwelling units fall under the International Building Code (IBC) as commercial multifamily and require additional items not on this sheet (commercial fire sprinklers, NFPA 13/13R, ADA / Fair Housing Act accessibility, commercial waste service, elevator certification if applicable). Do not use this form for 5+ unit properties.

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.