Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chromo, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Chromo, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are subject to the Archuleta County Vacation Rental Permit (VRP) program, requiring submission of specific forms (Statement of Authority, Neighbor Notification, Agent Authorization, Sales/Lodging Tax Statement, Property Disclosure, and Wastewater Treatment documents). Compliance with inspection standards is mandatory, and permits may be denied if the dwelling is non-compliant on the inspection date; neighbor notification is also required. 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.

Short-term rentals are subject to the Archuleta County Vacation Rental Permit (VRP) program, requiring submission of specific forms (Statement of Authority, Neighbor Notification, Agent Authorization, Sales/Lodging Tax Statement, Property Disclosure, and Wastewater Treatment documents). Compliance with inspection standards is mandatory, and permits may be denied if the dwelling is non-compliant on the inspection date; neighbor notification is also required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Chromo. 1) Apply via the Archuleta County Permits online portal and pay required fees; 2) Upload required forms including Statement of Authority, Neighbor Notification, and Wastewater Treatment documents; 3) Schedule and pass a compliance inspection. Renewals must be submitted within 90 days prior to expiration.

1) Apply via the Archuleta County Permits online portal and pay required fees; 2) Upload required forms including Statement of Authority, Neighbor Notification, and Wastewater Treatment documents; 3) Schedule and pass a compliance inspection. Renewals must be submitted within 90 days prior to expiration.

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