Shaping Aspen's Built Environment
Aspen City Council instituted moratoria on residential building and vacation rental permits (STRs) to allow for a period to evaluate current and future residential community development in Aspen. This pause allows the community space to think critically about how to address key challenges related to stressors on Aspen's built environment, including:
- Vacation rentals (aka short-term rentals).
- Pace and scale of residential development.
- Affordable housing production.
- Development procedures within the Land-Use Code.
- Climate impacts.
With Council support and direction, City of Aspen staff is working with experts in the fields of community engagement and development, as well as community members, to take bold actions on these priority areas. We invite you to engage in this process and welcome your input and participation. Please navigate through our Residential Building and Short-Term Rental pages for more information, as well as engagement opportunities for each of these focus areas.
Aspen City Council instituted moratoria on residential building and vacation rental permits (STRs) to allow for a period to evaluate current and future residential community development in Aspen. This pause allows the community space to think critically about how to address key challenges related to stressors on Aspen's built environment, including:
- Vacation rentals (aka short-term rentals).
- Pace and scale of residential development.
- Affordable housing production.
- Development procedures within the Land-Use Code.
- Climate impacts.
With Council support and direction, City of Aspen staff is working with experts in the fields of community engagement and development, as well as community members, to take bold actions on these priority areas. We invite you to engage in this process and welcome your input and participation. Please navigate through our Residential Building and Short-Term Rental pages for more information, as well as engagement opportunities for each of these focus areas.
Questions & Answers
Do you have questions about the engagement work being done by the City of Aspen regarding residential and vacation rental permitting? Ask them here and our staff will respond.
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When does the moratorium end?
5 months agoThe moratorium on the issuance of residential building permits ends on August 8, 2022.
The moratorium on the issuance of short-term rental permits ends on September 30, 2022.
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Would a cap or limit on the number of STR licenses be possible? Perhaps a limit of 250 in the town (I have no idea how many there currently are!) and then you can apply for one and be on the waiting list if someone else turns theirs in, allows it to expire, or fails to pay.
TJL444 asked 3 months agoThank you for your suggestion! You are welcome to submit your responses to our STR Questionnaire that is currently available on the STR project page, and/or submit your input to staff at AspenEngage@aspen.gov for inclusion in our reports to Aspen City Council.
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I am interested in learning more and/or keeping informed about the moratorium. Where is the best place to find information?
5 months agoPlease subscribe to receive notifications through either the Short-Term Rental or Residential Building pages.
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I would like to be involved in the public engagement process for determining the next steps about the vacation rental and/or residential building permit process in Aspen. How do I get involved?
5 months agoWe are coordinating extensive public outreach to help provide recommendations to Council about a new ordinance(s) regarding vacation rental and residential building permits. To get involved in our engagement activities, navigate through our project pages and subscribe to receive updates regarding each project.
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I am interested in providing public comment about vacation rentals and/or residential building permits in Aspen. Where do I do this?
5 months agoAspen Community Voice is your tool to provide input during our engagement process. Please navigate through the project pages to share your stories and provide input. You may also send your comments to us at AspenEngage@aspen.gov.
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Ord. 27 - Moratorium Approved by Council
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageOn December 8, 2021, Aspen City Council approved Ordinance No. 27, a moratorium on the acceptance of any new land use application seeking a development order or notice of approval; on the acceptance of certain building permit applications for all residential uses in all zone districts within Aspen city limits; and the issuance of new vacation rental permits (also known as “short-term rental” permits).
The moratorium for residential building is scheduled to extend until June 8, 2022; the pause on the issuance of vacation rental permits is scheduled to extend until September 30, 2022.
Find the agenda packet and recording of Council meeting here.
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Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 14, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, Aspen City Council will discuss Ordinance #06, Series of 2022. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, would impose a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of any new land use application seeking a Development Order or Notice of Approval, and on the acceptance of certain building permit applications for all residential uses in all zone districts within the City; and, Declaring an Emergency. -
Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 15, 2022 | 12 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, Aspen City Council will discuss Ordinance #06, Series of 2022. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aspen, Colorado, would impose a temporary moratorium on the acceptance of any new land use application seeking a Development Order or Notice of Approval, and on the acceptance of certain building permit applications for all residential uses in all zone districts within the City; and on the issuance of new vacation rental permits; and, Declaring an Emergency. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 22, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regulary Meeting, Aspen City Council will discuss a Policy Resolution on Residential Development and Moratorium Code Amendments. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMarch 28, 2022 | 3 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, Aspen City Council will review a community engagement summary regarding residential building, as well as discuss growth management. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageApril 11, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, Aspen City Council will discuss short-term rental policies. Public comment welcome. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageApril 26, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present for the First Reading Ordinance No. 8, Series 2022, an extension to Ord. No. 6, Series 2022. -
Community Engagement
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageCity of Aspen staff is coordinating extensive public outreach to help inform their recommendations to Council about a new ordinance(s) regarding short-term rental and residential building in Aspen. To keep informed about this process and/or get involved, navigate through our "Short-Term Rentals" and "Residential Building" pages.
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Council Special Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 3, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Special Meeting, City staff will present for the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 8, Series 2022, an extension to Ord. No. 6, Series 2022. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 9, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, City staff will present the Engagement Summaries that were developed around "Shaping Aspen's Built Environment", both for short-term rentals and residential building. -
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 17, 2022 | 4:30 p.m.
At this meeting, staff will present a draft of ordinance language related to short-term rentals. -
Data Collection & Evaluation
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageCity of Aspen staff is working closely with a team of consultants to research and compile recommendations to be presented to Council in regards to residential building and short-term regulations in Aspen.
To follow Aspen City Council agendas and meetings, visit our website.
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Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 23, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, City staff will give an update about the work being done around "Shaping Aspen's Built Environment", specifically for residential building. Public comment welcome. -
Council Regular Meeting
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment has finished this stageMay 24, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present the short-term rental ordinance for First Reading. Public comment welcome. -
Council Work Session
Shaping Aspen's Built Environment is currently at this stageJune 7, 2022 | 4 p.m.
At this Council Work Session, City staff will give an update about the work being done around "Shaping Aspen's Built Environment", specifically around residential building. Council will also discuss tax considerations for short-term rentals. Public comment welcome. -
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
this is an upcoming stage for Shaping Aspen's Built EnvironmentJune 7, 2022 | 4:30 p.m.
At this meeting, staff will present a draft of ordinance language related to residential building. -
Council Regular Meeting
this is an upcoming stage for Shaping Aspen's Built EnvironmentJune 14, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present the residential building ordinance for First Reading. Public comment welcome. -
Council Regular Meeting
this is an upcoming stage for Shaping Aspen's Built EnvironmentJune 28, 2022 | 5 p.m.
At this Council Regular Meeting, City staff will present the residential building and short-term rental ordinances for Second Reading. Public comment welcome. -
Moratorium Ends
this is an upcoming stage for Shaping Aspen's Built EnvironmentThe moratorium for residential building is scheduled to extend until August 8, 2022; the pause on the issuance of vacation rental permits is scheduled to extend until September 30, 2022. Recommendations are scheduled to be presented to Aspen City Council in the spring of 2022.
To follow Aspen City Council agendas and meetings, visit our website.
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