(All information reflects the current city‑approved ordinance and supporting documents as of the 2025‑2025 reporting period.)

1. Overview – Are Short‑Term Rentals Allowed?

Yes, short‑term rentals are permitted in the City of Alamosa, but they are tightly regulated.

• Ordinance: Ordinance No. 25‑2021 (effective May 4 2022) amended Chapter 21‑2‑405 of the Municipal Code to create a licensing and zoning regime for STRs.
• Zoning Caps: The city is divided into ten STR zones. In each zone, the number of active STR licenses may not exceed 5 % of the total housing units in that zone. When a zone reaches its cap, new applicants are placed on a waiting list.
• License Required: All non‑owner‑occupied rentals of residential dwellings for fewer than 30 days must obtain a City Short‑Term Rental License before operation.
• Owner‑Occupied “Bed‑&‑Breakfast” Exception: A property where the owner lives on‑site at least nine months per year is treated as a Bed‑&‑Breakfast Inn. These units still need a business license but are exempt from the STR license cap and the $750 initial fee.