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32 Porch Notes tagged “short-term rental,” from counties across Colorado.

Local rules - San Miguel County

Around Telluride, short-term rental rules depend on which town you're in

Telluride, Mountain Village, and unincorporated San Miguel County each set their own short-term rental rules and taxes, so the address decides which ones apply.

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Local rules - Ouray County

Short-term rental rules in Ouray County depend on the jurisdiction

Short-term rentals are regulated separately by the City of Ouray, the Town of Ridgway, and Ouray County, so the rules for a property depend on which jurisdiction it sits in.

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Local rules - Pitkin County

A short-term rental in unincorporated Pitkin County needs a county license

Pitkin County requires a license to run a short-term rental in its unincorporated areas, and the city of Aspen and nearby towns have their own separate rules.

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Local rules - La Plata County

In Durango, short-term rentals are only allowed in certain zones

The City of Durango regulates short-term vacation rentals through permits, allows them only in specific zones, and caps how many can operate in some neighborhoods.

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Money and taxes - San Miguel County

A Telluride nightly rental tax bill is built from several layers

Taxes on a short stay near Telluride stack together from state, county, and town pieces, so the rate depends on which jurisdiction the rental is in.

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Local rules - Archuleta County

A county-side Archuleta short-term rental needs county review

Renting a home, condo, or townhome to weekend guests in unincorporated Archuleta County needs a county vacation-rental permit first.

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Local rules - Routt County

Short-term rentals are tightly limited in unincorporated Routt County

In unincorporated Routt County, nightly rentals are barred unless the county has approved that use through a permit or PUD.

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Local rules - Arapahoe County

Arapahoe short-term rentals now have county rules

Arapahoe County now licenses short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, so the rules turn on whether a parcel sits inside a city or not.

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Local rules - Mesa County

Short-term rental rules change with the address

Whether you can run a short-term rental in Mesa County depends on whether the property sits in Grand Junction, another town, or unincorporated county land, each with its own rules.

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Local rules - Clear Creek County

Short-term rentals need a Clear Creek permit outside town limits

A rental under 30 days needs a county permit in unincorporated Clear Creek; a home inside a town follows that town's own rules instead.

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Home and property - Jefferson County

A Jeffco short-term rental is a county permit question first

A nightly rental in Jeffco starts with one question: which government controls the address, the county or a city?

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Local rules - Clear Creek County

An unfinished permit can block a Clear Creek short-term rental

A Clear Creek short-term rental permit cannot issue for an incomplete home or one without a certificate of occupancy.

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Local rules - Rio Grande County

Check Rio Grande County's short-term rental application before hosting

Rio Grande County has a Short Term Rental Application through Land Use, so confirm local approval before turning a house or cabin into lodging.

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Money and taxes - Denver County

Denver lodging tax follows short paid stays

Denver lodger's tax applies to paid stays under 30 days, so the tax follows the stay itself, not the website where the room was listed.

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Local rules - Arapahoe County

Arapahoe short-term rentals need a local contact

Arapahoe County's short-term rental rules require a designated responsible agent who can answer when a guest or neighbor has a problem.

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Local rules - Teller County

Check Teller County's current short-term rental page before hosting

Teller County short-term rental rules are still under review, so hosts should check the current county page and the exact city's rules.

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Local rules - Elbert County

Elbert County short-term rentals start with the current zoning FAQ

An Elbert short-term rental is a zoning question first; it is allowed in Agricultural and Residential districts under Article V.

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Money and taxes - Summit County

Summit County short-term rental taxes depend on jurisdiction

A Summit County short-term rental's tax and licensing duties depend on whether it sits inside a town or in unincorporated county.

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Local rules - El Paso County

Unincorporated El Paso County treats short-term rentals differently

No codified short-term-rental permit covers a principal structure in unincorporated El Paso County, but accessory units and code rules still apply.

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Local rules - Park County

Short-term rental rules in Park County depend on whether you're in the county or a town

Unincorporated Park County requires a county short-term rental license, while homes inside incorporated towns like Fairplay and Alma fall under the town's own authority instead.

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Home and property - Chaffee County

Check Chaffee County short-term rental rules before listing a rural place

Chaffee County has new and renewal short-term rental license paths, so a rural listing's first question is which jurisdiction it answers to.

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Local rules - Garfield County

Glenwood Springs requires a permit for short-term rentals

Inside Glenwood Springs, renting a home for short stays requires a city short-term-rental permit, and the city's rules differ from the unincorporated county's.

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Money and taxes - Gunnison County

Renting your Gunnison County place short-term comes with tax steps

Short stays in Gunnison County can carry lodging and sales taxes, and rules differ by jurisdiction, so a short-term rental usually starts with the right license.

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Local rules - Grand County

Short-term rental rules in Grand County depend on which town you're in

Whether you can run a short-term rental in Grand County, and under what rules, depends on whether the property is in a town or in unincorporated county land.

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Local rules - Broomfield County

A Broomfield short-term rental needs a license before listing

Broomfield requires a short-term rental license before any booking, and the license number must appear in the listing itself.

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Local rules - El Paso County

In Colorado Springs, short-term rental rules turn on your zoning

Colorado Springs treats owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied short-term rentals differently, and non-owner-occupied rentals face limits in single-family zones.

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Local rules - El Paso County

Short-term rental rules in Manitou Springs are tight and capped

Manitou Springs limits short-term rentals with a citywide cap, owner-occupancy and separation requirements, and a permit that does not transfer when a home is sold.

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Local rules - Denver County

A Denver short-term rental must be your primary home

Denver allows licensed short-term rentals only at your primary residence, so you cannot run one at an investment property you do not live in.

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Money and taxes - Mineral County

Mineral County runs a lodging tax that funds local tourism

Mineral County collects a county lodging tax on short-term stays and puts it into a tourism fund that local groups apply to, a structure worth knowing if you rent out a property.

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Money and taxes - Huerfano County

Short-term rentals here: town rules and lodging tax both apply

If you rent a place short-term in Huerfano County, the rules and lodging taxes you owe depend on whether your property sits inside a town like La Veta or Walsenburg or out in the unincorporated county.

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Money and taxes - Larimer County

Estes Park has its own lodging-tax district for short stays

The Estes Park area uses a voter-approved Local Marketing District lodging tax on short-term stays, a separate charge from regular sales tax that funds tourism marketing and, more recently, local housing and childcare.

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Money and taxes - San Juan County

How lodging and short-term-rental taxes are layered in San Juan County

Renting a room or home short-term in San Juan County can involve state and local sales tax plus a county lodging tax, and the structure matters more than any single rate.

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