Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fairplay, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fairplay, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are capped at 20 total permits (6.5% of housing units) within Town limits. Properties on well and septic systems are governed by Park County, which mandates occupancy limits based on wastewater system capacity, requires off-street parking only, and necessitates displaying license numbers in all advertisements. 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.

STRs are capped at 20 total permits (6.5% of housing units) within Town limits. Properties on well and septic systems are governed by Park County, which mandates occupancy limits based on wastewater system capacity, requires off-street parking only, and necessitates displaying license numbers in all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fairplay. 1. Download and complete the Fairplay Short Term Rental Permit Application Form from the town website. 2. For properties on well/septic, apply via the Park County Cloudpermit portal, submitting required documents including a recorded deed, tax receipt, state sales tax license, and septic documentation. 3. Pay applicable fees ($605 for new county licenses) and undergo safety/wastewater inspections as required.

1. Download and complete the Fairplay Short Term Rental Permit Application Form from the town website. 2. For properties on well/septic, apply via the Park County Cloudpermit portal, submitting required documents including a recorded deed, tax receipt, state sales tax license, and septic documentation. 3. Pay applicable fees ($605 for new county licenses) and undergo safety/wastewater inspections as required.

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