Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fruita, CO

STRs are restricted by a cap of 65 active permits within the downtown 'Licensing Restriction Area'. Requirements include a local point of contact within 25 miles, mandatory safety devices (smoke/CO detectors), a minimum rental period of 45 days per year for renewal eligibility, and a prohibition on on-site signage advertising the STR.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fruita. 1. Create an account and submit an application via the Cloudpermit electronic portal, uploading a unit sketch and local contact info. 2. Pay the non-refundable application and business license fees. 3. Obtain a sales and lodgers tax license and certify compliance with safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors). Permits must be renewed annually by December 1.

1. Create an account and submit an application via the Cloudpermit electronic portal, uploading a unit sketch and local contact info. 2. Pay the non-refundable application and business license fees. 3. Obtain a sales and lodgers tax license and certify compliance with safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors). Permits must be renewed annually by December 1.