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ATTENTION: Effective March 16, 2023 there is a moratorium on new short-term rental applications for the City of Woodland Park through December 31, 2023. The City has been engaging the community on the topic of short-term rental regulation, and City Council is currently considering a new STR ordinance. All information and updates are available on our SHORT-TERM RENTALS PROJECT PAGE.
The City of Woodland Park defines a short term rental of any hotel room, motel room, apartment, lodging or inn room, motor hotel, guest house, mobile home, trailer court, bed and breakfast, or any other place that furnishes sleeping accommodations under any concession, permit, right of access, license to use or other agreement or otherwise within the city, that is rented for less than thirty (30) days at a time.
Anyone renting a short term rental in the City of Woodland Park must apply for a Business License of $35.00 (per year) and submit both Sales and Lodging Tax (the 20th of every month). Please check with your locations HOA if they allow STR's.
Lodging Tax percentage to the City of Woodland Park:
Sales Tax | 4.09% |
Lodging Tax | 5.70% |
Total Tax | 9.79% |
Airbnb or VRBO may claim they will pay these taxes. While they may pay the State, they do NOT pay the City. The City does not have a contract with Airbnb or VRBO to pay the City. It is your responsibility to pay the City Tax (9.79%) to the City. If you have any questions or are unsure of what taxes you are responsible for, please call 719-687-5214.
How to Apply
Effective July 18, there is a moratorium on new short-term rental applications for the City of Woodland Park. The City has been engaging the community on the topic of short-term rental regulation, and City Council is currently considering a new STR ordinance. More information and updates are available on our PROJECT PAGE.
- Will Airbnb and VRBO pay for my taxes?
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Airbnb or VRBO may claim they will pay these taxes. While they may pay the State, they do NOT pay the City. The City does not have a contract with Airbnb or VRBO to pay the City. It is your responsibility to pay the City Tax (9.79%) to the City. If you have any questions or are unsure of what taxes you are responsible for, please contact Elly Enamorado (eenamorado@city-woodlandpark.org or 719 687 5214).
- Does the City have new ordinances pertaining to Short Term Rentals?
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There is currently a moratorium on new business license for short-term rentals.
If you would like to stay involved and informed on the topic of short-term rental policy, please visit the short-term rental project page and register to receive emailed updates.
- Why can't I pay my taxes online?
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Are you looking to pay your sales tax or renew your business license? We have a new online payment system: MuniRevs. To access your account, please contact Megan Anthony at manthony@city-woodlandpark.org or 719 687 5214 to receive your ACTIVATION CODE.
If you have already created an account on MuniRevs, please sign in.