Property owners in Boulder will have an easier time renting out their homes on a short-term basis when tens of thousands of visitors arrive for the Sundance Film Festival.
On Sept. 18, the Boulder City Council voted 7-1 to approve an ordinance creating a new short-term “festival lodging” license with fewer restrictions than Boulder’s existing short-term rental program. The ordinance is the first major policy shift tied to Boulder’s successful bid to host the 11-day festival, which begins in January 2027.
Councilmember Taishya Adams voted against the measure and Mayor Aaron Brockett was absent. A final vote is scheduled for Oct. 9 and is expected to pass…