Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Delta County, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Delta County, CO, but with restrictions. Short-Term (Vacation) Rentals are defined as primary dwellings or accessory dwelling structures rented for less than thirty (30) consecutive days and are treated in the Land Use Code under ‘Rural Recreation and Hospitality’ (Up to 4 rentable rooms noted). Up to 4 rentable rooms/units are allowed by-right in the county’s land-use tables but operators must still comply with other required approvals (address assignment, OWTS/septic permits, county access permits, and applicable state plumbing/electrical permits). Site Plan Review is not required for Allowed uses, but other inspections/permits may be required as listed in the Code. 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 (Vacation) Rentals are defined as primary dwellings or accessory dwelling structures rented for less than thirty (30) consecutive days and are treated in the Land Use Code under ‘Rural Recreation and Hospitality’ (Up to 4 rentable rooms noted). Up to 4 rentable rooms/units are allowed by-right in the county’s land-use tables but operators must still comply with other required approvals (address assignment, OWTS/septic permits, county access permits, and applicable state plumbing/electrical permits). Site Plan Review is not required for Allowed uses, but other inspections/permits may be required as listed in the Code.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Delta County. 1) Complete and submit the Delta County ‘Vacation Application’ form (official Forms page lists a Vacation Application with a stated fee of $250). 2) Obtain required related permits/approvals: address assignment, OWTS/septic permit from county/environmental health, county access permit if new entrance, and any applicable state electrical/plumbing permits or safety inspections. 3) Pay application fee (Vacation Application fee shown $250) and comply with any required conditions identified during review; no separate Site Plan Review is required for Allowed (A) uses per the Code.

1) Complete and submit the Delta County ‘Vacation Application’ form (official Forms page lists a Vacation Application with a stated fee of $250). 2) Obtain required related permits/approvals: address assignment, OWTS/septic permit from county/environmental health, county access permit if new entrance, and any applicable state electrical/plumbing permits or safety inspections. 3) Pay application fee (Vacation Application fee shown $250) and comply with any required conditions identified during review; no separate Site Plan Review is required for Allowed (A) uses per the Code.

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