By Jason Blevins | Colorado Sun
After several years of work to combat state legislation that would increase regulations and taxation on short-term rentals, owners are actively lobbying policymakers.
Colorado is the birthplace of short-term rentals. And the state is ground-zero for local regulation of the booming industry.
After several years of reactive, defensive responses to increased regulation and taxation legislation, the state’s short-term rental owners and managers are organizing with an educational campaign and lawmaker lobbying plans. Colorado House Speaker Rep. Julie McCluskie, a Democrat from Dillon, earlier this month warned that short-term rental legislation “is highly likely” in either the special session or next year’s session.
