Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Montezuma County, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Montezuma County, CO, but with restrictions. In unincorporated Montezuma County, lodging is a commercial Use-by-Right subject to Permit Procedures and High Impact regulations for uses generating 15+ vehicle round-trips/day. In the Town of Mancos, STRs (1–29 days) are limited to a maximum of 15 total licenses annually and require a local contact available 24/7 within 30 minutes. 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.

In unincorporated Montezuma County, lodging is a commercial Use-by-Right subject to Permit Procedures and High Impact regulations for uses generating 15+ vehicle round-trips/day. In the Town of Mancos, STRs (1–29 days) are limited to a maximum of 15 total licenses annually and require a local contact available 24/7 within 30 minutes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Montezuma County. (County — unincorporated areas) 1) File a Permit Application via the County’s online permit portal (SmartGov) including a site plan and recorded covenants; 2) Undergo staff review and potential public hearings by the Board of County Commissioners. (Town of Mancos) 1) Submit a business license application with proof of building/fire code compliance and commercial liability insurance; 2) Pass a Town inspection within 30 days prior to filing and pay the $750 fee.

(County — unincorporated areas) 1) File a Permit Application via the County’s online permit portal (SmartGov) including a site plan and recorded covenants; 2) Undergo staff review and potential public hearings by the Board of County Commissioners. (Town of Mancos) 1) Submit a business license application with proof of building/fire code compliance and commercial liability insurance; 2) Pass a Town inspection within 30 days prior to filing and pay the $750 fee.

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