Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chaffee County, CO

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Chaffee County are regulated and allowed only with a County-issued STR license; county land-use code and licensing requirements apply (license/renewal fees listed; specific zoning/occupancy limits and caps are set by county code or individual license conditions). Municipalities within Chaffee County (Salida, Buena Vista, Poncha Springs) maintain separate, differing STR rules for properties inside town limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Chaffee County. (1) Apply via Chaffee County’s Planning & Zoning application portal (new CivicPlus portal) or obtain application from Planning staff; (2) Pay the Short-Term Rental Initial Application Review Fee ($650) and Short-Term Rental License Fee ($350) prior to issuance; (3) Complete any required application materials per county checklist and obtain approval/renew annually (renewal review fee $400) — follow instructions on the County Planning & Zoning Application Forms & Fees page and contact Planning staff for submission and scheduling.

(1) Apply via Chaffee County’s Planning & Zoning application portal (new CivicPlus portal) or obtain application from Planning staff; (2) Pay the Short-Term Rental Initial Application Review Fee ($650) and Short-Term Rental License Fee ($350) prior to issuance; (3) Complete any required application materials per county checklist and obtain approval/renew annually (renewal review fee $400) — follow instructions on the County Planning & Zoning Application Forms & Fees page and contact Planning staff for submission and scheduling.