Centennial, Colorado Short Term Rental Regulations

City Code of Ordinances

Centennial regulates short-term rental and defines a short-term rental as residential living spaces available to rent for short amounts of time. Shorter than a traditional lease, these range from 1-29 days. Short-term rentals are also commonly called vacation rentals.

Centennial has a maximum occupancy limit of 2 STR renters per bedroom, with 8 renters per property. No gathering can have attendees greater in number than two times the relevant occupancy limit (ex., no more than 12 in attendance in a three-bedroom house).

STRs are not allowed in accessory dwelling units (ADUs). See Centennial Ordinance and Centennial Short-Term Rental (STR) Rules & Regulations for more information. 

Business License Requirements

All STRs in the City of Centennial must maintain an active STR license with the City.

Building and Housing Standards

Centennial has rules and regulations that specify minimum building, design, maintenance standards, habitability, health, and safety requirements. Some rules and regulations that apply to residential and non-residential properties may apply to your listing. Consult the Centennial Building Division for more information.

Tourist and Local Taxes

Short-term rentals might also be subjected to the city, state, and county sales tax and are liable for payment as established by the city, state and county law.

Other Rules

STR properties are required to provide (2) off-street parking spaces for renters. Centennial Neighborly Renter Rules must be posted near the front door of the rental property, and another laminated copy must be left in a prominent place in the kitchen. Each neighbor with an adjoining property or across the street must be provided with the Centennial Neighborly Owner Contact Handout