Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Granby, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Granby, CO, but with restrictions. Maximum occupancy is limited to four people more than twice the number of bedrooms (absolute max 16). Owners must provide a 24/7 local contact capable of responding within one hour. Properties must have interconnected smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and a Knox Box for fire department access. 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.

Maximum occupancy is limited to four people more than twice the number of bedrooms (absolute max 16). Owners must provide a 24/7 local contact capable of responding within one hour. Properties must have interconnected smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers, and a Knox Box for fire department access.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Granby. 1) Submit an online application via the Town’s Rentalscape portal within 14 days of account creation, providing a sales tax license, proof of $500,000 liability insurance, and a parking plan. 2) Pay a $100 application fee plus an annual permit fee ($728 per bedroom as of 2024). 3) Install a Knox Box and pass an annual fire inspection by the Grand Fire Protection District.

1) Submit an online application via the Town’s Rentalscape portal within 14 days of account creation, providing a sales tax license, proof of $500,000 liability insurance, and a parking plan. 2) Pay a $100 application fee plus an annual permit fee ($728 per bedroom as of 2024). 3) Install a Knox Box and pass an annual fire inspection by the Grand Fire Protection District.

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