Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Buena Vista, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Buena Vista, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are subject to numerical caps: 30 licenses for Chaffee County residents and 119 for non-residents. Applicants must provide proof of ownership (50% interest) and residency; a temporary moratorium (Emergency Ordinance No. 01, Series 2026) currently suspends the acceptance and processing of new license applications. 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 subject to numerical caps: 30 licenses for Chaffee County residents and 119 for non-residents. Applicants must provide proof of ownership (50% interest) and residency; a temporary moratorium (Emergency Ordinance No. 01, Series 2026) currently suspends the acceptance and processing of new license applications.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Buena Vista. Submit an application including site and floor plans as per Town standards. Upon conditional approval, the applicant must obtain a fire inspection within 60 days. Licenses must be renewed annually between October 1st and 31st.

Submit an application including site and floor plans as per Town standards. Upon conditional approval, the applicant must obtain a fire inspection within 60 days. Licenses must be renewed annually between October 1st and 31st.

Vrbo is permitted in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.