Perfect Mountain Home real estate agency logo
  • Advanced Search
  • Summit County
  • Featured Properties
  • Buying
  • Selling
  • Free Home Valuation
  • Market Reports
  • Blog
  • About
Login
(970) 368-2799

Sign in to your account

Need to reset your phone number?

Don't have an account with us?

Click here to sign up.

Updated Short-Term Rental (STR) Info

 

Investing in Summit County luxury rental properties can be lucrative due to the strong short-term vacation rental market. However, it's important to know the licensing, regulations, restrictions and guidelines for each town and unicorporated areas of Summit County- which can be time consuming and confusing! The experienced professionals at Perfect Mountain Home can help make the process easier. 

 

We provide up-to-date information* on STR ordinances and regulations as well as help you find a suitable investment that meets your budget and needs. Owners who wish to rent their properties for less than 30 days must comply with these new regulations. 

 

Contact us today with questions.

 

Updated April 10, 2023: Short-term vacation rental ordinances and regulations in Summit County townships and unincorporated Summit County have recently changed.  

 

Credits to Summit Realtors(R) for creating the chart shown below. 

Summit County

 

Blue River: Short-Term Rentals Allowed

Information and Applications:  Click Here.

 

Contact:   Michelle Eddy, Town Administrator
970-547-0545
michelle@townofblueriver.org

Email Michelle
 

Breckenridge - STR's are Restricted

 

General Policy:
Breckenridge limits STR’s By Zones 1, 2, 3 & Resort. Availability of permits is linked to the right.

General Info on STR policies, Licensing and Taxes/Fees:  Click Here.


STR Ordinances:  Click Here.

 

Additional STR Ordinances:  Click Here.

 

MAP of STR Areas:  Click Here.


Searchable GIS Map of Zones:   Click Here.


License Caps and available permits for each zone:  Click Here.

 

Contact:  Bela Del Valle, Short-term Rental Code Enforcement
970-547-3106
Belad@townofbreckenridge.com

Email Bela
 

Dillon- Short-Term Rentals Allowed

General information & Licensing:  Click Here.


Lodging Tax Information:  Click Here.


Contact:  str@townofdillon.com

Email Town of Dillon
 

Frisco - Short-Term Rentals Restricted

 

General Policy:  Frisco has a maximum of 900 STR licenses. There is currently a waitlist.

License Application & waitlist registration:  Click Here.


STR Guide & FAQ’s:  Click Here.


STR Ordinance:  Click Here.


Town Map: Click Here.


Contact:  Sarah Schwartz, Short-term Rental/Housing Specialist
Sarahs@townoffrisco.gov

970-668-2571

Email Sarah
 

Keystone

Keystone is currently transitioning from Unincorporated Summit County to its own Town. Currently licenses are unlimited. It is unknown what Keystone as a Town will implement for STR’s.


Contact:  N/A

 

Montezuma - Rentals Not Allowed Under 180 Days

STR ordinance:  Click Here.


Town Map:  Click Here.


Contact:  Sandra Lerner, Town Clerk
townclerkmontezuma@gmail.com

Email Sandra
 

Summit County (Unincorporated) - Short-Term Rentals Restricted

General Policy:  Unlimited STR Licenses in Copper Mountain, Keystone *, Tiger Run, and 4 O’Clock and Sawmill Subs in Breckenridge in the Resort Overlay Zone (ROZ). There is a cap on STR’s in all other Neighborhood residential Overlay Zones (NOZ) by Basin in the County. There are two types of Permits: Type I for locals and Type II for STR’s. Type I licenses are available. No new Type II Licenses are available in residential areas of unincorporated Summit County at this time and there is not a waitlist available. 

 

General Information & Links:  Click Here.


Current Caps & Available Permits:  Click Here.


Basin Locator:  Click Here.


Ordinance:  Click Here.


Accessory Apartment/ADU Regulations (At the bottom of the Page):
Click Here.


Contact:  str@summitcountyco.gov
970-668-4186

Email Summit County Gov.
 

Silverthorne - Restricted with licenses available

General Policy: Town of Silverthorne short-term rentals are capped at 10% of the number of units in the majority of Town neighborhoods, Area 1, and 50% of the number of units within the Town Core and Riverfront areas, Area 2. Short-term rentals are not allowed within deed restricted neighborhoods, Area 3. Permits are currently available in Areas 1 & 2.

 

General Information: Click Here.


Map of Zones:  Click Here.


List of Subdivisions by STR area:  Click Here.


STR Ordinance:  Click Here.


Contact:  Mark Leidel, Community Development Manager
str@silverthorne.org

Email Mark

*Unsure of what jurisdiction the property is in? To Find a Properties Town of Jurisdiction, search the County Property Data Search and enter the address: http://gis.summitcountyco.gov/map/

 

Park County

 

Park County (Unincorporated)

General Policy: The County does not limit STR’s but requires licenses and other items as defined in the ordinance linked below.


General information: Click Here.


Ordinance: Click Here.


Contact: str@parkco.us

Email Park County
 

Alma

General Policy: The maximum number of STR’s in Alma is 10. None are available at this time, but there is a waiting list.
Municipal Code with STR requirements (pages 65-67):  Click Here.

 

Municipal Code with maximum of STR units:  Click Here.


Contact: Any town staff at 719-836-2712

Call Staff
 

Fairplay

General policy: Short-term rental licenses are limited to 15 within the Town of Fairplay. *As of 4/15/23, 5 licenses are available.


General Information and Available Permits:  Click Here.

 

Ordinance:  Click Here.


Contact:  Janell Sciacca, Town Administrator
719-836-2622 x-102

Call Janell
 

Lake County

 

Lake County (Unincorporated)

General Policy: Lake County is under a STR moratorium and will not allow any new STR permits for 2023.


General Info:  Click Here.


Ordinance:  Click Here.


Contact:  719-486-2875 or buildingpermits@co.lake.us

Send Email
 

Leadville

General Policy: STR’s limited to 12% (171 licenses) of residential properties in the City. There are 2 classes of licenses. Class 1 is for owner occupied units and Class 2 is for non-owner occupied units. Class 1 permits do not fall under the 12% maximum licenses. As of April 10th, the City is in the renewal period for licenses but currently is at the maximum 171 permits. They have a very short waitlist of 12 people.

 

General info:  Click Here.


Ordinance:  Click Here.

 

Contact:  cityclerk@leadville-co.gov

Send Email

*How to know if the property is in Leadville or Lake County jurisdiction:
https://lccgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b5d103f931524e319cfc7888528119d6

 

Park County

 

Park County (Unincorporated)

General Policy: The County does not limit STR’s but requires licenses and other items as defined in the ordinance linked below.


General information: Click Here.


Ordinance: Click Here.


Contact: str@parkco.us

Email Park County
 

Alma

General Policy: The maximum number of STR’s in Alma is 10. None are available at this time, but there is a waiting list.
Municipal Code with STR requirements (pages 65-67):  Click Here.

 

Municipal Code with maximum of STR units:  Click Here.


Contact: Any town staff at 719-836-2712

Call Staff
 

Fairplay

General policy: Short-term rental licenses are limited to 15 within the Town of Fairplay. *As of 4/15/23, 5 licenses are available.


General Information and Available Permits:  Click Here.

 

Ordinance:  Click Here.


Contact:  Janell Sciacca, Town Administrator
719-836-2622 x-102

Call Janell

 

To download a PDF of the

information above with clickable

links, please click the button below:

 

 

Use the Summit County GIS Parcel Query Tool to find out what jurisdiction a property is in.

 

Which Subdivisions Restrict Short-Term Rentals?

It can be challenging to keep up with the ever changing rules and regulations for each community, as each is governed by its own Homeowner’s Association (HOA) and official governing documents. Some HOAs allow short term rentals in some filings, but not others such as in specific deed-restricted properties. Most deed restricted neighborhoods (which allocate most properties to the local workforce, individuals working 30 or more hours per week in Summit County) disallow short-term rentals as well.  

A Few of the Summit County Subdivisions With Restrictions Regarding Short-Term Rentals:

Breckenridge: Farmers Grove, Highland Meadows, Juniata Subdivision, Kenington Place Townhomes, Kingdom Park Townhomes, Powder Downs Townhomes

Dillon: Glen Cove Townhomes, Soda Creek Condos, Whispering Pines Ranch, Soda Creek at Lake Dillon PUD

Frisco: Cobblestone Condos

Silverthorne: Snowbird Condos, Hideaway Townhouses and Spyglass at Wildernest

 

*Buyers and sellers should be aware that rules and regulations related to short-term rentals are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the buyer and/or seller to check with their local subdivision, Homeowners' Association, town, and/or county for accurate information about STRs at a property of interest before purchasing. PerfectMountainHome.com provides educational content and blog posts on the area and current real estate market; our Realtors make every effort to provide up-to-date information.

Like or Share
Loading likes...

Address Search

PMH logo

Mortgage Calculator

Amount of Loan
Annual Interest Rate
%
Term of Loan
Years
Calculate

Does not include any taxes or fees.
Please consult a financial professional.

Homes For Sale by Area

  • Breckenridge
  • Copper Mountain
  • Dillon
  • Frisco
  • Keystone
  • Park County
  • Silverthorne
  • Summit County
  • Other Mountain Areas
  • Front Range

Useful Information

  • Buying
  • Selling
  • Lenders
  • Summit & Park County Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations

Market Reports

  • Summit County
  • Breckenridge
  • Copper Mountain
  • Dillon/Summit Cove
  • Frisco
  • Keystone
  • Silverthorne
  • Park County
  • Other Mountain Areas


  • Advanced Search
  • Featured Properties
  • Sell
  • Buy
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Lenders
  • Statistics
  • Advanced Mortgage Calculator

Perfect Mountain Home

Keller Williams, Top of the Rockies
500 S Main St. Suite 2D
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-2799

Privacy Statement

© All Rights Reserved

 

 

  • Breckenridge
  • Frisco
  • Silverthorne
  • Dillon/Summit Cove
  • Keystone
  • Copper Mountain
  • Park County
  • Summit County
  • Other Areas
IDX Real Estate Websites by
• Accessibility • Terms • Privacy