Will Boulder’s special license for Sundance hit the Airbnb policy sweet spot? (Opinion)
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Boulder's innovative approach to short-term rental regulations introduces a specialized licensing framework designed to accommodate Sundance festival visitors while maintaining community standards. Projections suggest the policy could generate over 1,000 additional festival-related rentals within five years, creating economic opportunities for property owners and residential lessors. This balanced regulatory strategy aims to capture tourism revenue while addressing housing and neighborhood concerns through structured market controls.
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Will Boulder’s special license for Sundance hit the Airbnb policy sweet spot? (Opinion)
Boulder officials have estimated that the short-term rental policy could add more than 1,000 festival rentals by 2027, on top of existing short-term rental licenses. The benefits could flow to homeowners and subleasers.
