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.
Blue River: Short-Term Rentals Allowed
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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.
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Dillon- Short-Term Rentals Allowed
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Frisco - Short-Term Rentals Restricted
General Policy: Frisco has a maximum of 900 STR licenses. There is currently a waitlist.
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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
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Montezuma - Rentals Not Allowed Under 180 Days
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Summit County (Unincorporated) - Short-Term Rentals Restricted
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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
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Silverthorne - Restricted with licenses available
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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
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*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/
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Park County (Unincorporated)
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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
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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
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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
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Lake County (Unincorporated)
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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
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Park County (Unincorporated)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
