Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lake George, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lake George, CO, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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).

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