Permitting for STR in Unincorporated Jefferson County, CO / 1 Acre Requirement

[David S Roberts]

Hi All! First post here. Question to folks who are operating a STR in Unincorporated Jefferson, County, CO. We have a property there that we are in process of converting to a STR. I understand that the county is in process of revising policy, but a couple of questions. First, I have read that many people are not obtaining permits. Is this the case? First question is why not? Second is about the the "minimum 1-acre" requirement. Is there any logic behind why they make the parcel size a requirement? There are several STR's on AiR B&B that do not abide this; are they likely operating outside of permits or does the county make exceptions?

[Garrett Brown]

Hey @David S Roberts , welcome! I am not familiar with that particular county, but people run STRs without permits all the time. They are just playing with fire, really, but it happens everywhere. That is why most places are trying to figure out their regulations without grey areas. Is the one-acre requirement for one structure or septic per acre?