| Short-Term Rental License (Primary Residence) |
City and County of Denver — Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) |
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| Denver Lodger’s Tax Account Registration |
City and County of Denver — Department of Finance (Treasury Division) |
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| Colorado Sales Tax License (Rooms & Accommodations) |
Colorado Department of Revenue |
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| EIN (Employer Identification Number) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Trade Name (DBA) Registration — Colorado |
Colorado Secretary of State |
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| Home Occupation/Zoning Clearance (If operating from a residence) |
City and County of Denver — Community Planning & Development |
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| General Liability Insurance (Short-Term Rental Coverage) |
Private insurance (requirement referenced by Denver DLCP rules) |
Also Recommended |
| State Entity Registration (LLC/Corporation) — Colorado |
Colorado Secretary of State |
Also Recommended |
| Adams County Hotel-Motel / Occupancy Tax Registration |
Adams County Tax Commissioner / Finance Department |
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| Short-term rentals laws, rules, and regulations |
Adams County Environmental Health Services |
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| Short-term rental ordinance |
Adams County Environmental Health Services |
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| Excise and Licenses Forms |
Adams County Environmental Health Services |
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| Denver's Permitting and Licensing Center |
Adams County Environmental Health Services |
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| Current application processing times |
Adams County Environmental Health Services |
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