Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Basalt, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Basalt, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are defined as rentals of less than 30 consecutive days and require an annually renewable Short-Term Rental Business License. Owners must obtain a Sales Tax License and remit lodging tax (4% currently; 6% effective 1/1/2026). Units must pass a Town building safety inspection, and a Short-Term Regulatory Fee of $2,532 per bedroom (effective June 1, 2025) applies unless the unit is a primary residence rented for 60 days or less annually. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs are defined as rentals of less than 30 consecutive days and require an annually renewable Short-Term Rental Business License. Owners must obtain a Sales Tax License and remit lodging tax (4% currently; 6% effective 1/1/2026). Units must pass a Town building safety inspection, and a Short-Term Regulatory Fee of $2,532 per bedroom (effective June 1, 2025) applies unless the unit is a primary residence rented for 60 days or less annually.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Basalt. 1) Apply online via the Town STR License portal (https://basalt.munirevs.com/); new applicants must contact the Town for an Account Number/Activation Code. 2) Pay required fees (Sales Tax License, Business License, Inspection, and Regulatory Fee) and pass a building safety inspection. 3) Receive the license upon approval and renew annually.

1) Apply online via the Town STR License portal (https://basalt.munirevs.com/); new applicants must contact the Town for an Account Number/Activation Code. 2) Pay required fees (Sales Tax License, Business License, Inspection, and Regulatory Fee) and pass a building safety inspection. 3) Receive the license upon approval and renew annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Basalt, CO under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Basalt are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Basalt. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.