[Opinion] Boulder is opening homes to Sundance visitors through a new license – who stands to benefit?

Will Boulder’s special license for Sundance hit the Airbnb policy sweet spot? (Opinion)

Sundance Film Festival Airbnb/VRBO/short-term rental policy in Boulder could add more than 1,000 festival rentals by 2027, on top of existing short-term rental licenses.

Boulder is opening homes to Sundance visitors through a new license – who stands to benefit?

The Boulder Theater is one of many locations that will host screenings for the Sundance Film Festival in January 2027. Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesWhen the Sundance Film Festival begins in Boulder, Colorado, on Jan. 21, 2027, tens of thousands of filmmakers and moviegoers will descend on the city. The influx of film aficionados will bring a problem familiar to cities that host large events: Those out-of-town visitors will all ne…

Longmont council hears plans for Sundance impacts

Longmont are gearing up to help serve the expected spillover of volunteers, event staff and visitors from the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder.