Summit County Short-Term Rental (STR) Ordinances & Regulations 

 

Important Update 2023: Short-term vacation rental ordinances and regulations in Summit County townships and unincorporated Summit County are changing.  Contact us or review the links below to the town and county government sites for the most current updates.

 

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 and let us do the hard work for you.

 

Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations and Guidelines by Area:

 

Breckenridge Short Term Rental & Licensing Guide

The revised Breckenridge short-term rental code sets limits on the number of short-term rental licenses that the town can issue in each of three areas: Zone 1 (tourism/resort properties / “exempt" properties), Zone 2 (downtown core), and Zone 3 (single-family homes). 

 

Additionally, the Town of Breckenridge has adopted a new law regulating short-term rentals, which has increased the demand for properties in Zone 1. Check out the Town of Breckenridge's website for more information. 

 

STR interactive zoning map.

License caps and zoning regulations.

 

(scroll down to bottom of page for Breckenridge zoning maps)

 

Breckenridge STR Limits by Tourism Zone

Resort properties (also known as “exempt”): 100% of the homes are permitted to be rented out to short-term guests.

There is currently availability in Resort properties for new permits.

 

Zone 1: 92% of housing stock allowed to be short-term rentals.

*There is currently availability in Zone 1 for new permits.

 

Downtown core (Zone 2): 51% of the homes are allowed to be used as short-term rentals. 

Zone 2 has 55% of homes currently permitted as STR, and the town is reducing that to 51%.

 

Single-family (Zone 3): only 10% of the homes are allowed to be used as short-term rentals. 

Zone 3 currently has 32% active permits, and they are reducing that to 10%. They hope that attrition will eventually lower the total permits in these areas that are above saturation. These new regulations may vary depending on the type of property involved. 

 

The Tourism Overlay Zones of Breckenridge are also available as a searchable GIS tool.

 

Parts of Peak 8 and Tiger Run are a part of Unincorporated Summit County. These are consider to be in the "Resort Overlay Zone" of Unincorporated Summit County and are currently exempt from STR restrictions imposed by Summit County.. View map here. 

 

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

 

 

Blue River Lodging/Short-Term Rental Guide

Blue River has not yet changed their rules.

 

Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain is in the Resort Overlay Zone of Unincorporated Summit County. Currently, there are no STR restrictions imposed by the county in this zone. 

 

View map of Resort Overlay areas.

 

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

 

Dillon Short-Term Rental Rules & Regulations

Dillon has not yet changed their rules.

 

Frisco Short-Term Rental Rules & Regulations

The town of Frisco recently adopted a 25% limit on short-term rental permits within the Town. The present level is somewhat less than 22%, giving some possibility for new licenses.  View Frisco regulations here. 

 

Keystone Resort

Keystone Resort is in the Resort Overlay Zone of Unincorporated Summit County. Currently, there are no STR restrictions imposed by the county in this zone. 

 

View map of Resort Overlay areas.

 

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

 

Silverthorne Short-Term Rental & Licensing Guide

The town of Silverthorne has recently approved restrictions on short-term rental licenses. Depending on the area, these caps range from 10% to 50% of total housing stock, or a complete ban. This follows local community discussion and public outreach about STR which have sparked both praise and concern from property owners and local residents. 

 

The current number of licenses stands at 302 with the potential to support up to 740. The town will be divided into three areas for STR licensing. 

 

Area 1: limit STRs to 10%*

Area 2: limit to 50%*

Area 3: No licensing allowed (primarily workforce housing just south of the Willowbrook neighborhood).

* There is an exemption in Areas 1 and 2 for residents living full time but renting out a bedroom. 

 

Wildernest: Not subject to Town of Silverthorne STR restrictions but instead falls within the jurisdiction of Unincorporated Summit County. 

 

View map of Town of Silverthorne Short-Term Rental Areas.

 

Unincorporated Summit County Short Term Rental Regulations 

Unincorporated Summit County covers Keystone, Copper Mountain and unincorporated areas of Summit County including parts of Silverthorne, Wildernest, and a few areas in Breckenridge.

 

Summit County has implemented a moratorium on new short-term license permits until late February 2023. The moratorium does not apply to Resort Overlay Zone locations, such as Keystone, Copper Mountain, and Tiger Run, as well as Ski Watch and the 4 O'Clock neighborhood in the Breckenridge area. Expectations are that these Resort Overlay areas will continue to allow unlimited STR licenses in the future.

 

View map of Resort Overlay areas.

 

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

 

Park County Short-Term Rental & Licensing Guide

Park County has not yet changed their rules.

 

 

Which Subdivisions in Summit County 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

 

Property Management Options for Longer-Term (More than 30 Days) Rentals

Property management companies are already servicing the new "longer" short-term rental breed. A resource is Peak Property Management, servicing all of Summit, Eagle, Park Counties, Pitkin (Aspen area), Grand, and Lake Counties.

Please let our management partner know that Perfect Mountain Home sent you and receive a $100 credit towards management services. 😊

 

*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.

 

Breckenridge short-term rental zoning maps (zoomed out and in overview of area):

 

*This website and the Realtors at Perfect Mountain Home, LLC make every effort to provide up-to-date and accurate information to buyer and sellers, however short-term rental laws, regulations, and guidelines are subject to change. Buyers should verify with the appropriate subdivisions, Homeowners’ Association, town, and/or county for conclusive rules and regulations regarding short-term rentals at a property of interest prior to purchase.