Short Term Rentals

El Paso County does not have a codified short term rental ordinance/Code and there are no specific regulations or permit requirements for short term rental of the principal structure. If an accessory structure will be used as a short term rental, then zoning approval is needed. Please contact us at Planner of the Day or at…

Code Enforcement

The El Paso County Code Enforcement Team was awarded the 2024 Juan Eagle Award recognizing their commitment to protect the health and safety of residents while promoting positive community involvement and values. Congratulations to the Code Enforcement team! In 2024, Code Enforcement removed approximately 638,260 pounds of trash and rubbish from properties located within the…

Planning and Community Development

Land Development Code UpdateEl Paso County is working to update the Land Development Code. This update is managed by a project team comprised of Planning and Community Development staff, an Advisory Group of community members and development professionals, and Clarion Associates, a national land-use consulting firm. To learn more and participate in this project, visit…