Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Georgetown, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Georgetown, CO, but with restrictions. Property must be owned for at least two years before applying for a permit or joining the waitlist. There are strict numerical caps on the number of allowed STRs in each of the town's three wards (Ward 1: 13, Ward 2: 15, Ward 3: 19). 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.

Property must be owned for at least two years before applying for a permit or joining the waitlist. There are strict numerical caps on the number of allowed STRs in each of the town's three wards (Ward 1: 13, Ward 2: 15, Ward 3: 19).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Georgetown. 1) Complete and submit the 'New Short Term Rental Permit application packet' found on the town website. 2) Register for and report Lodging Tax via the town's official forms. 3) Ensure compliance with trash removal and lodging tax requirements as per Ordinance #1 (Series 2024).

1) Complete and submit the 'New Short Term Rental Permit application packet' found on the town website. 2) Register for and report Lodging Tax via the town's official forms. 3) Ensure compliance with trash removal and lodging tax requirements as per Ordinance #1 (Series 2024).

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