As of March 2025, Littleton, Colorado has specific regulations for non-owner occupied short-term rentals (STRs):

1. Non-primary STR licenses are currently only available for renewal. New non-owner occupied STR licenses are not being issued13.
2. If a non-primary STR license is revoked or expires, the property owner must comply with current regulations, which effectively prohibit new non-owner occupied STRs3.
3. Existing non-primary STR license holders can continue to operate and renew their licenses as long as they remain in compliance with city regulations3.
4. All STR properties, including non-owner occupied ones, must:
   • Obtain a $200 city license, renewed annually2
   • Provide handouts about city rules to guests2
   • Have a local contact person who can respond to problems within two hours2
   • Cap the number of guests at two per bedroom or a maximum of eight per house2
   • Limit rental periods to 1-28 days at a time3
   • Provide one parking space per bedroom, with a maximum of two on-street parking spaces2
5. STR operators must maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000 to cover the use of the property as a short-term rental59.
6. The property must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including parking requirements and safety standards59.

It's important to note that these regulations may be subject to change, especially as Littleton continues to refine its approach to short-term rentals. Property owners should stay informed about any updates to the city's STR policies.