Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lake George, CO

STRs in unincorporated Park County (including Lake George) are allowed only with a County STR license. Key constraints: occupancy limited to on-site wastewater system capacity and stated on the license; no STR licenses for condominiums/apartments or properties lacking an appropriate Certificate of Occupancy; parking must follow an approved parking plan (no parking on county roads); owners must post required notices, provide trash and snow removal plans, and list the County STR license number and maximum occupancy in listings. Limits/caps may be set by amendment and applications can be waitlisted when limits are in effect.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lake George. 1) Submit a complete online STR permit application via the County’s online portal (no paper applications) and pay the application fee at time of submission; 2) Upload required documents (recorded deed, property tax receipt, Colorado sales tax license showing the rental address, septic/on-site wastewater documentation, Certificate of Occupancy if applicable, floor plans, Responsible Agent form and signed STR affidavit) and a parking/trash/snow-removal plan; 3) Complete any required safety inspection (required if CO issued >5 years ago or if renewal has 3+ complaints/emergency responses) and await license issuance; renewals must be filed timely (failure to renew 30 days prior to expiration may cause revocation).

1) Submit a complete online STR permit application via the County’s online portal (no paper applications) and pay the application fee at time of submission; 2) Upload required documents (recorded deed, property tax receipt, Colorado sales tax license showing the rental address, septic/on-site wastewater documentation, Certificate of Occupancy if applicable, floor plans, Responsible Agent form and signed STR affidavit) and a parking/trash/snow-removal plan; 3) Complete any required safety inspection (required if CO issued >5 years ago or if renewal has 3+ complaints/emergency responses) and await license issuance; renewals must be filed timely (failure to renew 30 days prior to expiration may cause revocation).