Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Crestone, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Crestone, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed but regulated via the Town business license system; the Town’s business license application lists an 'Airbnb and Short-Term Rental (Residential Only)' category and fee. No zoning district restrictions, occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, host-presence, inspection, or primary-residence requirements are explicitly stated in the cited town documents. 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 allowed but regulated via the Town business license system; the Town’s business license application lists an 'Airbnb and Short-Term Rental (Residential Only)' category and fee. No zoning district restrictions, occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, host-presence, inspection, or primary-residence requirements are explicitly stated in the cited town documents.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Crestone. Submit a completed Town of Crestone Business License Application (STR category) and pay the stated fee (STR fee shown as $175 residential); deliver application/payment to Town Hall (mail: P.O. Box 64 or physical: 108 W. Galena Ave) during office hours; licenses are issued for the July 1–June 30 period and will not be issued without a completed application.

Submit a completed Town of Crestone Business License Application (STR category) and pay the stated fee (STR fee shown as $175 residential); deliver application/payment to Town Hall (mail: P.O. Box 64 or physical: 108 W. Galena Ave) during office hours; licenses are issued for the July 1–June 30 period and will not be issued without a completed application.

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