Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Garfield County, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Garfield County, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed as a by-right use in all standard zone districts (e.g., Rural or Residential) but are prohibited in Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) unless specifically permitted by the individual PUD zoning. Owners must obtain a state sales tax license and remit applicable taxes; building permits are required for any physical modifications to the property. 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 as a by-right use in all standard zone districts (e.g., Rural or Residential) but are prohibited in Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) unless specifically permitted by the individual PUD zoning. Owners must obtain a state sales tax license and remit applicable taxes; building permits are required for any physical modifications to the property.

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

Vrbo is permitted in Garfield County, CO under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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