HomeMy WebLinkAboutUPDATE re Short Term Rental STR Program JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Greg Ballard, Development Code Administrator, Community Development
Chelsea Pronovost, Interim Director, Community Development
Nicki Akins, Code Compliance Coordinator, Community Development
DATE: September 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Short-Term Rental Program Update
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
In June 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) adopted a moratorium on new Short-
Term Rental (STR) applications to allow time for development of updated regulations under
Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code. Following public hearings, Planning Commission review,
and Board deliberations, the BoCC adopted Ordinance 03-0407-25 in April 2025, repealing the
moratorium and establishing new STR regulations. Key policy changes included a 4% cap on
STRs by zip code, removal of the six-month grace period (except for legal non-conforming
uses), and clarification that only permitted, permanent structures are eligible for STR use.
Since adoption of the ordinance, Community Development(DCD)has resumed accepting
applications and is actively administering the program. We are coming before the Board to
provide an update on program implementation, including application volume, progress toward
the STR cap, early observations on what is and is not working, and our planned approach to
enforcement going forward.
ANALYSIS:
The purpose of this update is to provide the Board with an overview of how the STR Program
has been functioning since adoption of Ordinance 03-0407-25. This includes application activity
to date, progress toward the established cap of 4% per zip code, and early implementation
challenges. Monitoring the program is important to ensure the ordinance is meeting its intended
goals of balancing housing availability, economic activity, and neighborhood compatibility.
DCD staff will also outline next steps for program administration and enforcement. This
information will help the Board evaluate whether current regulations are functioning as intended
and identify any areas that may warrant further policy discussion in the future.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation, as no Board action is being requested.
Although STR applications generate permit revenue for several departments, this presentation is
solely intended to provide the BoCC with a status update on the STR Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
No action required. This presentation is for informational purposes only.
REVIEWED BY:
Jos D. Peters, County Administrator Date