August 28, 2025
As of April 1, 2025, short-term rentals (STRs) in Winter Park must complete an annual Fire & Life Safety Inspection, a cooperative requirement by the Town and the East Grand Fire Protection District (EGFPD). The program, established by ordinance and communicated to STR owners and agents by letter, is designed to promote safety for guests, neighbors, and the community.
STR owners use the SnapInspect app to conduct a self-inspection inside the property. Once complete, EGFPD issues an inspection certificate to share with the Town.
For 2025 only, due to high demand in the program's first year, owners may submit a signed Fire & Life Safety Affidavit instead of the certificate at the time of STR renewal. The affidavit confirms that owners have created a Community Connect account, paid inspection fees to EGFPD, and downloaded the SnapInspect app.
Completed affidavits should be returned by email to str@wpgov.com or mailed to Town Hall before renewal. STR owners should complete the SnapInspect process when possible.
Here's a breakdown of the instructions for STR owners in 2025:
- Create a Community Connect profile with the EGFPD and pay the inspection fees.
- Follow the instructions to download the SnapInspect app (allow up to five business days to receive the link via email).
- Before your STR registration expires, complete and return the Fire & Life Safety Affidavit to str@wpgov.com or by mail to Town Hall at 50 Vasquez Road, P.O. Box 3327, Winter Park, CO 80482.
- Consider completing your SnapInspect self-inspection this year.
Beginning in 2026, the SnapInspect inspection certificate will be required for renewal.
Get more information for STR owners on the Good Neighbor page.
