Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grand County, CO

Short-term rentals are permitted in unincorporated Grand County but are regulated: permits required and limited to a maximum advertised occupancy of 16; owners must provide a STR safety checklist, two local emergency contacts who are full-time Grand County residents, proof of bear-proof trash disposal, a parking plan, proof of liability insurance, and annual fire inspection reports where applicable. Fees are based on maximum advertised occupancy. Permits expire after one year and must be renewed annually.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grand County. 1) Confirm the property is in unincorporated Grand County via the county GIS and gather required documentation (property address, two local emergency contacts, STR Safety Checklist, proof of bear-proof trash disposal, parking plan, proof of liability insurance, annual fire inspection report if applicable). 2) Complete the Grand County Short Term Rental Permit application on the county STR registration/portal and pay the fee (stated as $100 per advertised occupant; maximum occupancy 16). 3) Submit required documents; obtain any required annual fire inspection from the applicable fire district; county permits are valid one year and must be renewed annually.

1) Confirm the property is in unincorporated Grand County via the county GIS and gather required documentation (property address, two local emergency contacts, STR Safety Checklist, proof of bear-proof trash disposal, parking plan, proof of liability insurance, annual fire inspection report if applicable). 2) Complete the Grand County Short Term Rental Permit application on the county STR registration/portal and pay the fee (stated as $100 per advertised occupant; maximum occupancy 16). 3) Submit required documents; obtain any required annual fire inspection from the applicable fire district; county permits are valid one year and must be renewed annually.