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The hotel and lodging rules in force in Colorado now.

8 CCR 1302-14 (Division of Housing): site-built hotels, motels and multi-family structures in areas of the state with no local building codes, under the 2021 IBC, IMC, IFGC and IECC. Enforced by Colorado Division of Housing (DOLA) where no local building department exists; otherwise local governments. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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8 CCR 1302-14 (Division of Housing): site-built hotels, motels and multi-family structures in areas of the state with no local building codes, under the 2021 IBC, IMC, IFGC and IECC

In areas without a building department (16 counties, e.g. Baca, Delta, Yuma), the Division of Housing approves plans, inspects and issues certificates of occupancy for stick-built hotels, motels and on-site multi-family structures. Elsewhere, local building, fire and health departments regulate hotels.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Colorado Division of Housing (DOLA) where no local building department exists; otherwise local governments

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

In force; DOH page re-read Oct 27, 2026 (DOH approves plans, inspects and issues certificates of occupancy for site-built hotels, motels and multi-family structures; the page does not name code editions or the rule number)

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Colorado

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Colorado today?

8 CCR 1302-14 (Division of Housing): site-built hotels, motels and multi-family structures in areas of the state with no local building codes, under the 2021 IBC, IMC, IFGC and IECC. In areas without a building department (16 counties, e.g. Baca, Delta, Yuma), the Division of Housing approves plans, inspects and issues certificates of occupancy for stick-built hotels, motels and on-site multi-family structures. Elsewhere, local building, fire and health departments regulate hotels.

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Colorado?

Colorado Division of Housing (DOLA) where no local building department exists; otherwise local governments.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Colorado?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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