Scenic · Rental Compliance Checklist · STR
Unincorporated Weld County
Weld County Planning & Development Services
weld.gov · (970) 400-6100
Weld County does not have a county-wide STR licensing ordinance. STR use is governed by the underlying zoning district under Title 23. Always verify allowed use with Current Planning before listing.
Property Address
Owner / Prepared For
Prepared By
License #
Issued / Renews
Date
Short-term / Vacation Rental (<30 days)
STR- Local STR / vacation-home license obtained and current
- State of Colorado sales-tax license active
- Local lodging / occupancy tax account active; returns filed on schedule
- Property listed under licensed name on all booking platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.)
- License number displayed on every online listing
- HOA / condo board approval on file (if applicable)
- Liability insurance ≥ $1,000,000 with STR endorsement
- Smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level
- Carbon-monoxide alarms within 15 ft of each sleeping area
- Fire extinguisher (min 2A:10B:C) in kitchen; inspected annually
- Posted emergency evacuation map at each bedroom door
- Posted: 24-hr local responsible-party contact, address, max occupancy, parking rules, trash rules, quiet hours
- Occupancy limit posted and enforced per jurisdiction formula
- Off-street parking provided per jurisdiction requirement
- Trash storage screened; bins out only on collection day
- No outdoor amplified sound; quiet hours observed (typically 10 PM – 7 AM)
- Pool / hot tub safety: covered when unused, chemicals logged (if applicable)
- Septic system pumped within recommended interval (if applicable)
- Annual self-inspection completed and on file
- Zoning verification letter from Weld County Planning confirming STR is an allowed use at the address
- Building permits & C of O on file for the dwelling
- Septic permit and pumping records (if applicable)
- Well water test within last 12 months (if private well)
- Colorado State sales tax license active; lodging tax remitted
- Weld County does NOT collect a local lodging tax — confirm current status with Finance Dept
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.