Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Management in Denver
Denver has clear rules. A short-term rental is a stay of fewer than 30 consecutive days, it requires a city license, and it is allowed only at the host's primary residence. Anything else is a long-term rental under Denver's residential rental licensing program. Most management companies gloss over that line. We start with it, because the right service depends on which side of the line your property is on.
Which MorHaven Service Fits Your Property
You live in the property and want to host guests
That is a licensed short-term rental. See Airbnb co-hosting in Denver. You hold the license and we run the operation.
You already host and only need turnovers handled
See Airbnb cleaning in Denver. Turnover cleaning with inspection and documentation, no co-hosting agreement required.
You own a Denver rental you do not live in
That is a lease of 30 days or more, and it needs a Denver residential rental license. See multifamily property management. We handle leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and licensing.
Denver Short-Term Rental Rules in Plain English
- Primary residence only. A person can have one primary residence, and the city can revoke licenses when it is misrepresented.
- City license required. Licenses run for one year and must be renewed on time.
- Lodger's tax. Hosts need the city business tax license that covers lodger's tax before operating.
- Listing requirements. The license number must appear in every online listing.
- HOA and landlord approval. Your HOA must allow rentals, and renters need written landlord permission.
- Insurance. Confirm with your carrier that rental activity is covered.
For details and current fees, see the City and County of Denver short-term rental pages. Our Denver Airbnb rules guide and licensing checklist walk through each step.
What Full-Service Management Includes
- Guest communication, including evenings and weekends
- Dynamic pricing adjusted to Denver demand and events
- Listing optimization and photography coordination
- Turnover cleaning, inspection, and restocking
- Maintenance coordination and vendor management
- Monthly performance reporting
Talk Through Your Denver Property
A short call is enough to confirm what is allowed, what it takes, and whether we are a fit.
Get My Free Property Review →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with a city short-term rental license, and only at the host's primary residence. Denver defines a short-term rental as a stay of fewer than 30 consecutive days.
You apply online with the city. Expect to show that the home is your primary residence, hold the city business tax license that covers lodger's tax, confirm your HOA allows rentals, and check that your insurance covers rental activity. If you rent rather than own, you need written permission from your landlord. Licenses are issued for one year and must be renewed.
Yes. Denver requires the license number to appear in online listings and other advertising.
Short-term rentals are not an option there. The compliant paths are traditional leases or furnished stays of 30 days or more, both of which need a Denver residential rental license.
MorHaven charges 20–25% of gross booking revenue for short-term rental management, depending on property size, service level, and turnover frequency.
