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 2025, Code Enforcement removed approximately 143,521 pounds of trash and rubbish from properties located within the…

Frequently Asked Questions

PCD Quick Tips- Look here first!Appendix E Wildfire Resiliency Requirements Accessory Living Quarters Site Plans Subdivision Process Greenhouses Carports Collateral Agricultural Exemption (A-35 Only) Code Enforcement Short Term Rentals Shipping Containers Collateral Decks and Fences Stormwater Permits for New Residential Home Construction Code Enforcement QuestionsVisit the Code Enforcement page for more information. Does the El…

Planning and Community Development

It has come to our attention that applicants are receiving spam emails with invoices or requests for application fees. The spam emails are not sent from an official @elpasoco.com email address. These are phishing attempts. Disregard the emails and do not pay any invoice or amount due listed on the emails. You may report the…