Please call our customer service department at 719-686-9680 or email the Utility Billing Technician. We require 48 hours advanced notice to stop or start service.

Yes, the city requires a $45 refundable deposit for renters and charges a $5 non-refundable application fee on all new accounts.

The property owner(s) are responsible for their renter’s bills if not paid.

We accept cash, check, money orders, Visa, Discover and MasterCard.

• You can pay in person at:
  City Hall
  220 W South Avenue
  Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 5 pm
  Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm
• There is a secure drop box located on the front door of City Hall
• Pay over the phone by calling 719-686-9680 or 719-687-9246; please have your account number and credit/debit card ready. There is no fee to pay over the phone.
• Set up Auto Pay with your Visa, Discover, MasterCard or checking or savings account. We can set this up for you by filling out the Authorization for Automatic Payment Form (PDF) or you can set up an account online.
• We also offer paperless billing; set up an account online. Xpress Bill Pay is our vendor for credit card payments, auto pay and paperless billing.

Yes, a penalty of 10% of the past due balance will be added to your account.

No, the City of Woodland Park does not currently offer a level payment plan or the option of changing the due date of the billing.

About ⅔ comes from local wells, springs and streams. About ⅓ comes from Woodland Park’s shares in canal and reservoir companies. Woodland Park pays Colorado Springs to deliver this water through Colorado Springs’ Homestake Pipeline.

The range is 60 milligrams per liter (mg/L) to 110 mg/L. 1 mg/L = parts per million.

Grains per gallon (grs/gal) range is 3.5 grs/gal to 6.43 grs/gal.

No, but the level of naturally occurring fluoride in the water is 1.2 to 1.6 parts per million (ppm), a little over the concentration recommended to help reduce tooth decay, but well below the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Health department maximum, 4.0 ppm.

All wastewater discharged to the municipal sewer system is treated at the City’s treatment facility located along Highway 67 at the north and of the golf course. Treated wastewater is discharged to Trout Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River.

When available, compost is still given free to City wastewater customers and it makes an excellent soil amendment. The City’s compost consistently meets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State Health regulations for unrestricted use, but the City recommends against using it for vegetable gardens. Call 719-687-6016 for availability and more info.

Sign permits are required for most signs in Woodland Park. The City adopted a new sign code on April 1, 2010 (PDF). Please consult the sign code and the educational brochures below for guidance on when permits are required and what is allowed in terms of types and sizes of signs.

Sign Brochures

• Banners and Temporary Signs Brochure (PDF)
• Permanent Sign Brochure (PDF)
• Real Estate and Development Signs Brochure (PDF)
• Sidewalk and Portable Signs Brochure (PDF)

Zoning Development Permit (ZDP)

For those signs that require a Zoning Development Permit (ZDP), it is necessary to complete and submit a sign permit application to the City of Woodland Park and have it approved prior to installing the sign. In some cases, there may be structural elements of a sign (such as in a free-standing and/or a lighted sign) where a Building Permit or an Electrical Permit may also be required. Please call the Planning and Building Department at 719-687-5202 to inquire about this possibility.

See the Official Zoning Map (PDF) for properties within city limits.

This is a 2-step process - the first step is to complete the Multi-Use ZDP Application (PDF) and submit to the Planning and Building Department. We have hard-copies available at City Hall as well. This will be reviewed for conformance to setback requirements in your zoning district.

The second step is to submit your construction drawings to the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. This can be done by submitting your plans to the Woodland Park Planning and Building Department at City Hall for routing down to Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), or you can submit directly to PPRBD to expedite the process. They are located at 2880 International Circle in Colorado Springs. You can always call PPRBD at 719-327-2880 if you have any questions regarding this process.

For a shed download and complete the Multi-Use ZDP Application (PDF) and submit to the Planning and Building Department. For a fence, dumpster enclosure, or retaining wall download and complete the Fence-Dumpster Enclosure-Retaining Wall ZDP Application (PDF). and submit to the Planning and Building Department.  We have hard-copies available at City Hall as well. Note that sheds over 200 square feet will require a Plan Review and Building Permit through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. Call us at 719-687-5202 for additional information.

Begin by calling our City Planner at 719-687-5209 to discuss your business idea to make sure that what you want to do would be allowed in your zoning district. Our City Planner will advise you on the next steps to take.

Download and complete the Sign Application for Permanent Signs ZDPand submit to the Planning and Building Department. We have hard-copies available at City Hall as well. Note that free-standing signs over 4-feet in height or illuminated signs may require a Plan Review and Building Permit or Electrical Permit through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.

Download and complete the Temporary Use Permit application (PDF) and submit to the Planning and Building Department for review. Please contact the Planning and Building Department at 719-687-5202 if you have any questions regarding this application process.

Teen Court is a unique justice program for first time offenders of misdemeanor crimes. It is designed to give youth between the ages of 11 and 18 who have broken the law and admitted their guilt, a second chance.

Teen Court is based on the philosophy that a youthful violator is more profoundly impacted when a peer jury decides his or her punishment. The ideal outcome is that young people take responsibility for their actions, provide restitution to the victim and community, and give both the juvenile offender and community an active role in solving juvenile crime.

There are approximately 1,800 Youth Courts on 5 continents. The Woodland Park Teen Court was founded in 1994.

Teen Court is the sentencing forum for young first time offenders who have been referred by the Municipal Court and desire a six month deferred prosecution. The jury, consisting of teens, does not decide innocence or guilt: it assesses sentences. The youthful offender who goes before the teen panel, must plead guilty along with parental or guardian consent. Following teen court sentencing, the offender must complete all elements of his or her sentence successfully prior to dismissal of the original charge with no conviction.

School administrators and teachers are asked to nominate teens for participation in Teen Court. Teens may also nominate themselves. Parents/guardians must consent to the teens’ participation. Mandatory training sessions are held each semester for all interested teens. Teens appointed as attorneys are assigned an adult attorney mentor to assist them in trial preparation. Previously sentenced teens are added to the peer jury pool.

Sentences imposed by teen juries must include community service and participation in future Teen Court sessions as jurors. Sentences may also include restitution to the victim, letters of apology, remedial classes (theft, alcohol education, etc.) and essays. Sentencing is intended to be constructive, and to involve the defendant actively in the community as well as in future Teen Court sessions.

• To the defendant: Interruption of a potential pattern of criminal behavior. Improvement of self-esteem resulting from successful completion of the program. Reinforcement of positive behavior. Accountability. An opportunity for a young person to avoid a criminal record.
• To the community: Service to the community benefiting the entire community.Parent-guardian involvement. Reduction of the caseload in the over-burdened criminal court system. Dramatic reduction in the number of repeat offenders.
• To the schools: A positive alternative for students who have stepped "off track" for the first time. Judgment of a teen by their "peers" which in many cases has a more powerful impact than adult discipline. Real consequences for delinquent behavior in the school environment.
• To the student volunteers: Involvement in redirecting peers. A better understanding of the judicial system by teens through hands-on participation. Reinforcement of good citizenship. Improvement of public speaking and advocacy skills.

Teen Court is held in the Courtroom located in the City Hall Complex. Teen Court can be reached by email, or you can contact her by telephone at 719-687-9262.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember about 911 is when to use it. It is not meant to be used to contact the Police Department about routine matters. 911 is to be used solely to report emergencies.

Emergencies

An emergency is when immediate Police, Fire Department or Paramedic assistance is absolutely necessary to protect life or property.

Call 911: (for Emergencies Only)

• To report a fire
• To report a medical emergency
• To stop a crime in progress or one that has just occurred.

Call 719-687-9262: (Do Not Call 911)

• When a crime has already occurred and the offender(s) are no longer at the scene.
• For nuisance calls (e.g. barking dogs, noise complaints, ect.)
• To obtain information from the Police Department
• To speak with an officer
• For non-emergency situations
• To follow up on a previous call

Why Can’t You Take My Non-Emergent Call on the 911 Line When We Are Both on the Line Already? Why Call Me Back from the Non-Emergency Line?

We have a limited number of incoming 911 lines for the entire city. One major incident (such as a large fire or major traffic accident) will cause numerous lines to ring. Those lines get tied up quickly. If we are taking your non-emergent call on the 911 emergency line, real emergency callers may be forced to wait before we can get help to them.

Should I Program the 10-Digit Non-Emergency Number into My Cellular Phone Instead of Calling 911?

We recommend that you program the 10-digit non-emergency number, 719-687-9262, into your cellular phone for quick use. However, if your call in an emergency, please dial 911. The 911 system is an emergency network that has an enhanced design, making it possible for dispatchers answering the phone to receive the address and phone number of the phone making the 911 call. This information is useful when attempting to verify an emergency or the location of a caller who needs help.

Peak Alerts are notifications sent through software called Everbridge, by public safety agencies in El Paso and Teller Counties. Peak Alerts notify you of emergency situations that are a threat to life or property and are deemed dangerous by public safety officials. Examples of emergency situations may include but is not limited to, natural or man-made disasters, hazardous materials incidents, missing persons, law enforcement activity impacting the public, evacuation notices, and more.

Peak Alerts notify you of emergencies that happen near your registered address(es) or current location (if you are using the Everbridge app). To sign-up for these alerts, you must create an account with your contact information to include your address and at least one contact method. The information you provide is protected and will not be used for any other purpose. You choose how you want to receive these messages. Messages can be sent via text, phone call, email, mobile app, fax, and more. When you confirm receipt of a message, the system will stop attempting to contact you. If you do not confirm the message, the system will continue to attempt to reach your other registered contact methods.

How It Works

When we issue a notification about a potential safety hazard or concern, you will receive a message on the voice or text communication methods that you have registered. If requested for the notification, you can confirm that you have received the message and you will not be contacted by any subsequent methods regarding that particular notification. If you do not confirm, the system will continue to attempt to reach you at all of the contact paths that you have registered.

Sign up for Notifications

Create an account and add your contact and location information into the Mass Notification system. All information you provide will be kept strictly confidential.

Sign up to receive Emergency Notifications.

Stop Receiving Notifications

You can stop receiving at any time by removing your contact information from your profile.

Launched in 2007, Nixle provides an open communication and engagement platform that connects public safety, municipalities, schools, businesses, residents and the communities they serve. Nixle enables real-time, two-way communication through text, email, voice messages, social media, and the Nixle mobile app.

The Nixle engagement platform is relied on by over 8,000 agencies, fire and police departments, schools, and hospitals. Organizations use Nixle for critical situations such as:

• Employee notifications
• Evacuations
• Facilities problems
• IT/telecom disruptions
• Safety hazards
• Security threats
• Severe weather events

Sign up to receive NIXEL alerts from Woodland Park Police Department.

Woodland Park Police Department is a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Authorized Collector and there is a green Drug Take-Back bin located in our lobby between the two main entry doors. We recommend removing patient and doctor information from containers before placing them in the bin.

Please note: our bin is unable to take needles or sharps.

For more information, please visit the DEA website.

The best way to find out about road closures is to visit COtrip.org.

Yes, North East Teller Fire Department (NETCO) can be reached at 719-687-1866 and the Ute Pass Ambulance Service can be reached at 719-687-2291; however, for any emergency you should always call 911.

Teller County Animal Control handles all domestic animal related concerns. They are available between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm and can be reached at 719-687-5692.

If the issue occurs outside of those hours, or Animal Control is unavailable, please call the Police Department at 719-687-9262.

Fill out the Ride Along Form (PDF) and bring it to the Police Department along with your valid photo ID. Once the form is turned in, a Supervisor will contact you to schedule a date and time for you to ride along with an officer.

Property is held in a locked room that a limited number of people in the department have access to. An appointment is necessary to retrieve personal property.

Property being held on a criminal case can be retrieved after the District Attorney (DA) has provided a written release of the property. After a release is obtained from the DA, please call 719-687-9262 to speak with a Detective and make an appointment Monday through Friday.

Property is held in a locked room that a limited number of people in the department have access to. An appointment is necessary to retrieve personal property.

Property being held on a criminal case can be retrieved after the District Attorney (DA) has provided a written release of the property. After a release is obtained from the DA please call 719-687-9262 to speak to a Detective and make an appointment Monday through Friday.

Any traffic accident that did not occur on private property is uploaded to LexisNexis Police Reports, and can be accessed online by submitting the appropriate information.

If the accident occurred on private property the report can be retrieved by filling out an Information Request Form (PDF) and returning it to the Records Department at the Police Station.

We are always happy to accept comments, complaints or commendations about our staff. To comment about an officer’s performance please call Dispatch at 719-687-9262 to speak with a supervisor. You can also fill out a Citizen Comment Form (PDF) and turn it at the Police Department.

A VIN inspection is an examination of your vehicle identification number. It is usually done at the request of the Department of Motor Vehicles for out of state titles that are being registered in the state of Colorado.

VIN inspections are available at the Police Department without an appointment, but occasionally we may have to turn you away due to high call volume.

In order to do the inspection we will need the vehicle, title or previous registration (something with the VIN clearly printed on it), your ID and payment (PDF) ($20 in cash or check).

Fingerprinting is available at the Police Department without an appointment, but occasionally we may turn you away due to high call volume.

In order to be fingerprinted, you will need to bring you valid photo ID and your payment (PDF) ($20 in the form of cash or check).

Yes, you will need to be fingerprinted again, even if you have been fingerprinted in the past. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation does not keep fingerprints on file for multiple uses.

The Aquatic Center is open by reservation only. For more information, read the Aquatic Center FAQ’s.

Yes! We have a number of summer camps, classes, and more that have already started back up!  Visit our online Activities Portal to see what we have available for summer and fall of 2020.

Yes. The city offices will open to the public beginning May 4, observing all 6 foot social distancing requirement. We are encouraging visitors to set appointments and to wear masks. Remember, we can always help you with questions and registrations via phone or email during business hours.

The tennis courts, dog park, and basketball courts are open. Please follow all social distance guidelines.

Yes! We have measured the structures at our parks and have determined that we can take reservations for private events. For more information, please give us a call at 719 687 5225.

Yes. We will add the months back to your three month or annual pass after we have firm reopen date. If you have a pass that is set to expire before we reopen please do not worry. Again, we will add that time back and your pass will have a new expiration date.

Yes. We have reached out to you via email if you were registered for any of our classes, programs, or camps. You have the option to receive a credit on your account or a check refund by mail. If you have questions about this, please contact us, Parks and Recreation at 719-687-5225, or the  Woodland Aquatic Center at 719-686-6858.

No, Punch Passes no longer have expiration dates.

If you previously had a Punch Pass and were told in the past that it expired, these cards have been reactivated.

Yes. We encourage you to partake in outdoor recreation in a safe and responsible way. When visiting our parks, here are a few guidelines:

• Maintain 6 feet of social distance.
• Do not gather in groups of 10 or more.
• Travel for recreational purposes should be limited to your own community like your county of residence or traveling no more than about 10 miles.
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
• Playgrounds, restrooms, and shelters throughout our parks remain closed. Prepare accordingly.
• Do not share equipment when participating in recreational activities.

See Public Health Order 20-28 Safer at Home (PDF) for more information.

To advertise with the City of Woodland Park Parks and Recreation Department, please complete the Request for Advertising form.

To register for classes or programs online, you must have an account set up with the Parks and Recreation Department. If not, please call our office at 719-687-5225 so that we an set one up for you. After setting up an account, you can visit our Parks and Recreation portal to register. 

Cancellation notifications can be received by signing up for Notify Me Alerts.

To make a reservation, please use our online Reservation Portal. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create an account. Choose the park you want to reserve under the "Facility Rentals" tab, and the dates you would like to reserve it. Add it to your cart and check out. We will receive your reservation in our inbox, and approve or deny it. If it is denied we will reach out to you via the phone number you provide. Once it is approved, you will need to log back in and pay the full amount due to hold your reservation.

Our 2024 Recreation Guide is a digital resource that showcases all our programs and events. View it HERE! Explore our catalog to register for sports, leisure and culture activities.

To report any concerns or damage found in the parks, please use the Report an Issue tool on this website to submit to Public Works.

Sign up for 'Notify Me' and receive SMS and/or email alerts regarding cancellations and closures. Want to get our monthly email newsletter, which includes info on all upcoming classes, activities, and events. as well need to info right to your inbox? Complete this form to sign up to receive the digital newsletter in your inbox on or around the 15th of the month.

• If you find a dead animal on your property, it is your responsibility to dispose of it. 
• If you find a newborn deer, leave it be. The mother will typically come back for them.
• If you find a dead animal on City property (City trails, parks, or streets) please contact Public Works at 719-687-2138
• If you find a dead animal on State Highway 67 or 24, please contact CDOT.
• If you find an injured animal on private or public property, call the Police Department at 719-687-9262.

The City generally begins repairing potholes in late spring after the spring thaw. Repairs are dependent on varying conditions including but not limited to:

• Weather
• Staffing availability
• Equipment and material availability

The City is not responsible for potholes on private property, such as grocery stores, churches, professional buildings, etc.

No, the City is not responsible for pothole repairs on Highway 24 or Highway 67.

Please contact the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) at www.cdot.gov or by calling: 719-562-5568

The City begins street sweeping in late spring after all the snow melts. The streets are swept as needed, before City parades and street events, and when excess sand accumulates. Please give the sweeper plenty of distance because it does throw debris. 

To request street sweeping on City streets after late Spring, please call: 719-687-2138

he City clears snow from sidewalks that are routes to schools, as well as those associated with City parks, buildings, and grounds. The City does not clear snow from private property.

For additional informaiton about the City's snow removal policies, please visit: https://www.city-woodlandpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/1747/Snow-Plow-Policy-PDF

Please note, it is prohibited to transfer snow onto City property or City right-of-ways per Woodland Park City Code 12.02.010 https://library.municode.com/co/woodland_park/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSI_CH12.02TRSNONPR_12.02.010TRSNONPRPR

The City begins its snow-plowing process once 4 inches of snow has accumulated, or as conditions may require. Our dedicated plow drivers do their best to ensure our roads are clear of snow and sand slick spots the best they can.

Plow Priorities In Order: 

1. Emergency Services Routes
2. Bus Routes and Sidewalks to Area Schools
3. Primary Roads and Public Parking Areas
4. Secondary Roads
5. Alley-ways and cul-de-sacs
6. Continue sanding as needed

The crews work hard during snow events. To help make their jobs easier, for the benefit of the community, please remember these helpful hints:

• Please do not park on the side of the road, or in the City’s right-of- way.  City Crews need room to clear the streets and sidewalks properly.
• Snow that has been cleared from private property must be deposited in a ditch line, behind the sidewalk, or behind the curb and gutter. (WPMC 12.02.010)
• Remember when plowing and clearing snow from your driveway or parking lot, do not plow snow from private property onto public streets or sidewalks. (WPMC 12.02.010)
• Keep garbage cans off the streets, so snow plows do not hit them during their plow route.
• Do not let your children play in roadside snowbanks or parking lot snow piles.  As plow drivers clear snow and remove snow from storage areas, children could be in danger of snow collapse or being hit by a plow truck. 
• Please wear bright colors when walking on the road in the dark.  During snow events, plow drivers are often out early before the sun rises.  The darkness, in combination with the billowing snow kicked up by the plow, makes it difficult to see pedestrians dressed in dark colors on the roadway.
• Keep your culverts free of snow and ice.

We thank you for your cooperation as safety for all is our number one priority. Please remember to give our plows ample space to clear our roads.  For additional informaiton about the City's snow removal policies, please visit: https://www.city-woodlandpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/1747/Snow-Plow-Policy-PDF

Stay safe, Woodland Park!

The City begins its snow-plowing process once 4 inches of snow has accumulated, or as conditions may require. Our dedicated plow drivers do their best to ensure our roads are clear of snow and sand slick spots the best they can.

Plow Priorities In Order: 

1. Emergency Services Routes
2. Bus Routes and Sidewalks to Area Schools
3. Primary Roads and Public Parking Areas
4. Secondary Roads
5. Alley-ways and cul-de-sacs
6. Continue sanding as needed

Please note, it is prohibited to transfer snow onto City property or City right-of-ways per Woodland Park City Code 12.02.010 https://library.municode.com/co/woodland_park/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSI_CH12.02TRSNONPR_12.02.010TRSNONPRPR

For additional informaiton about the City's snow removal policies, please visit: https://www.city-woodlandpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/1747/Snow-Plow-Policy-PDF

Please shovel or plow the snow from your driveway to the SIDE of your driveway onto your yard, NOT into the City street. In accordance with Colorado State law and City municipal code WPMC 12.02.010, it is unlawful to push snow into City right-of-way. Additionally, the City is not responsible for clearing the windrow left by plows at the end of your driveway along the street. We suggest clearing your driveway AFTER the plow goes through. Please refer to the City’s Snowplow Policy for more information.

Yes, we’re open! Please check out the hours and location page for more information about our offerings. 

If you need help, run into an error, or just want us to walk you through it, please call 719 687 5225 and leave a message. We have also created this step by step video for how to register.

We do not have a dedicated front desk person at this time due to limited staffing and hours of operation. Please leave a voicemail! Our guards and staff check the voicemails periodically throughout the day and make return phone calls. We can not call you back without your name and phone number, so please don’t forget to leave a voicemail.

Daily Entry Passes can be purchased on site at the Woodland Aquatic Center. 

Please review our hours for updated schedules.

The Locker Rooms and Family Changing Areas are open for public use. We do have lockers, however, you must provide your own lock. Locks are not allowed to be left overnight without a reservation. Talk to our Aquatic staff for more information. 

Airbnb or VRBO may claim they will pay these taxes. While they may pay the State, they do NOT pay the City. The City does not have a contract with Airbnb or VRBO to pay the City. It is your responsibility to pay the City Tax (9.79%) to the City. If you have any questions or are unsure of what taxes you are responsible for, please contact Elly Enamorado (eenamorado@city-woodlandpark.org or 719 687 5214). 

There is currently a moratorium on new business license for short-term rentals.

If you would like to stay involved and informed on the topic of short-term rental policy, please visit the short-term rental project page and register to receive emailed updates.

Are you looking to pay your sales tax or renew your business license? We have a new online payment system: MuniRevs. To access your account, please contact Megan Anthony at manthony@city-woodlandpark.org or 719 687 5214 to receive your ACTIVATION CODE. 

If you have already created an account on MuniRevs, please sign in.

Please refer to our STR page https://www.city-woodlandpark.org/368/Short-Term-Rental.

$42.50- Renewal's are due the 31st of December.

Prorated Price:

Yes.  You can, also, pay and print your Business License online.  

How to apply

We launched MUNIRevs, December 2020.  Please create an account on MUNIRevs.  https://woodlandpark.munirevs.com/  There you can manage your account, submit sales tax and renew business licenses.  Unlimited phone and web support is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by contacting MUNIRevs at 1-888-751-1911 or support@lodgingrevs.com. 

NO.  But you will need to fill out a 1-2 Day Event form and submit to:

City of Woodland Park 

PO Box 9045 

Woodland Park, CO 80866

If the return is filed after the 20th, you must add a 10% penalty and .75% interest at the applicable rate.

Sales Tax: 3.00%

Use Tax:  1%

Lodging Tax: 5.7%

Yes.  And you will need a Home Occupation permit.  

Yes.  Once you submit your form via MUNIRevs, you will need to continue the process as if you where going to pay for zero dollars at check out.

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Yes.  MUNIRevs will be able to allow you to file and pay online with either an e-Check, Credit Card, or Debit Card.  Credit Cards available to use online: Visa, Master Card and Discover.  The City of Woodland Park will continue to use our third party payment system, Point N Pay (PNP).  There is a 2.5% of the amount due or a minimum of $2.00 fee to use a credit card.  There is a flat fee of $2.50 for using e-Checks, unless the payment is over $10,000.00, then there is a flat fee of $15.00.  For your security, only the last four digits of your account number are visible to City Staff and the third party processor after the transaction is completed.  We do not store any payment information for future payments. 

The City of Woodland Park will not be accepting ACH Credit or Wire Transfer payments at this time. 

You can file Sales, Use and Lodging Tax.  

Applicants are responsible for compliance with any private covenants. Covenant rules and regulations must be honored in addition to City Code. Licensees who are not in compliance with covenants and cannot use the license will not receive refunds.

A business license has an annual fee of $35, with additional fees from the City of Woodland Park Planning Department, found in City of Woodland Park Ordinance 919, Series 2024.

The City of Woodland Park defines a ‘Short-Term Rental Unit’ as a dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, that is rented or utilized for furnishing lodging accommodation and occupancy for any period less than thirty (30) consecutive days.  This is different from traditional commercial lodging such as a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, inn or lodge, which offer a room for transient lodging accommodations to members of the general public.  

Yes. Effective April 1, 2024, the City of Woodland Park will once again issue licenses for new short-term rental units. Operators who already have a license for 2024 can continue to operate through December 31, 2024. Any new licenses being requested, as well as all licenses after December 31, 2024, must comply with all requirements found in Ordinance 1469 and Ordinance 1472.  

"Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)" means a clearly subordinate habitable living unit added to, or created within a single-family dwelling or attached garage, or created within a detached garage accessory to a single-family dwelling, provided the habitable living unit is located on the upper level of the detached garage. A habitable living unit means that there are contained within the unit the basic requirements for living, sleeping, cooking (i.e., complete kitchen area with cook stove, oven, refrigerator, and sink), and sanitation. Primary unit is the term used to refer to the portion of the single-family dwelling or the garage that is not the ADU.

There are a number of factors considered in determining guest occupancy (i.e. number of bedrooms, number of parking spaces, primary residence status).  The maximum number of guests for each STR unit is determined by the Planning Department at the time the initial permit is reviewed.  The approved guest limit is then documented on the short-term Rental Business License that is issued.

An STR Business License requires annual (yearly) renewal.

Yes. 

The City of Woodland Park defines a ‘Short-Term Rental Unit’ as a dwelling unit, or a portion thereof, that is rented or utilized for furnishing lodging accommodation and occupancy for any period less than thirty (30) consecutive days.  This is different from traditional commercial lodging such as a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast, inn or lodge, which offer a room for transient lodging accommodations to members of the general public.  A business license is required for all short-term rentals.