Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Eagle County, CO

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Eagle County, CO because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Eagle County (unincorporated areas) does not have a county-level short-term rental licensing ordinance; regulation is left to metro districts, HOAs, and municipalities. Several municipalities within the county, such as the Town of Eagle and Town of Vail, maintain their own specific registration or licensing programs and lodging taxes. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Eagle County (unincorporated areas) does not have a county-level short-term rental licensing ordinance; regulation is left to metro districts, HOAs, and municipalities. Several municipalities within the county, such as the Town of Eagle and Town of Vail, maintain their own specific registration or licensing programs and lodging taxes.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Eagle County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Eagle County, CO for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Eagle 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 Eagle County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.