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City Watch — Fort Collins

Pending STR legislation and regulatory rating tracking for Fort Collins.

Painted city portrait of Fort Collins, CO — Old Town Square, informed by Raoul Dufy.

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Restrictive · highas of Sep 14, 2026 · high confidence
  • Non-primary (whole-home, non-owner-occupied) STRs permitted only in zones that allow lodging establishments; excluded from residential zones
  • Primary STRs require owner residence at least 9 months per year
  • STR license required (city Chapter 15) with primary vs non-primary categories
  • Buildings with 3+ units cannot operate an STR regardless of zone; R-2 multi-family excluded

Based on: Code of the City of Fort Collins Ch. 15, Art. XVIII (STR licensing) + Land Use Code Art. 4 (permitted-use/zoning); STR

What the ordinance says
“Primary STRs are permitted in zones that currently allow all hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts (green zones); non-primary STRs are permitted only in zones that currently allow lodging establishments (yellow zones); STRs are prohibited in all other (uncolored) zones, which include most residential zone districts.”— Code of the City of Fort Collins Ch. 15, Art. XVIII (STR licensing) + Land Use Code Art. 4 (permitted-use/zoning); STR

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Last reviewed Sep 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error

Pending legislation

Monitoring Fort Collins · system last checked Sep 21, 2026

City Watch tracks changes from public sources (council agendas, state bills, local news) as coverage is activated for this market — not a complete legal compendium.

A city permit is not the whole picture — HOA, condominium, deed, or lease rules may be stricter.

City Watch provides good-faith summaries of publicly available information as of the review date shown. Rules, enforcement, and permit availability can change, and summaries may contain errors or omissions. Ratings describe the general regulatory environment; they do not establish whether a particular property or stay is permitted. This is general information, not legal advice. Before buying, listing, or hosting, verify applicable requirements with the responsible authorities and review any HOA, condominium, deed, or lease restrictions.