Short-Term Rental Licenses in Denver: Data and Stats

This dataset contains around 2,600 short-term rental licenses recorded in Denver. It reflects the city's current licensing activity, including active, delinquent, and expired licenses, as well as renewal status and future expiration dates.

Most licenses are in good standing, with more than 93% marked as 'License Issued - Active.' A small portion are delinquent (just over 5%), while only a few have expired. Renewal activity remains low, with fewer than 6% marked as pending or awaiting response.

License expiration dates are concentrated in 2025 and 2026, suggesting a stable renewal cycle. Just 3% or fewer licenses are set to expire in 2024 or earlier, indicating that most of the dataset reflects up-to-date operations.

Geographically, short-term rentals are most common in central ZIP codes such as 80205 and 80211, followed by clusters in areas like 80204, 80212, and 80210. A few downtown addresses stand out for high licensing density—1777 Larimer St alone hosts 26 licenses, and other large multi-unit buildings follow closely behind.

Overall, this dataset offers a clear view of the short-term rental landscape in Denver, highlighting compliance patterns, concentration areas, and future licensing timelines for city planners, regulators, and residents alike.

Statistics

This dataset includes approximately 2,600 short-term rental licenses issued in Denver. It offers insight into the status of these licenses, their expiration timelines, and their geographic distribution by ZIP code and address. The data provides a snapshot of the city's short-term rental landscape, highlighting compliance levels, renewal patterns, and neighborhood-level activity.

License Status

The vast majority of licenses are in good standing, with over 2,450 active licenses (93%). About 140 are delinquent (5%) and a small number (35) have expired. Just under 6% of licenses are pending renewal, with a few awaiting further response from the license holder.

Temporal Trends

Licenses primarily expire in 2025 (54%) and 2026 (43%), indicating a balanced renewal cycle over the next two years. Very few licenses are due to expire in 2024 or earlier, showing that the dataset mostly reflects currently valid and recent activity.

Geographic Distribution

Short-term rentals are concentrated in central and high-demand neighborhoods. ZIP codes 80205 (435 licenses) and 80211 (410) top the list, followed by 80204 (260+) and 80212. Other active areas include 80210, 80206, and 80209, showing distribution across both urban and residential areas of the city.

High-Volume Addresses

Some addresses stand out for their high number of rental licenses. For example, 1777 Larimer St hosts 26 licenses, while 1770 Chestnut Pl has 18, and 1777 Wewatta St has 10. These may reflect large apartment or condo buildings commonly used for short-term stays.

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Dataset

This dashboard provides an overview of approximately 2,600 short-term rental licenses issued across Denver. It includes details on license status, expiration timelines, and the geographic distribution of rental activity by ZIP code and specific address. Use the filters to explore which areas have the most active licenses, how many are up for renewal, and where clusters of high-volume buildings may exist.

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