Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Montrose, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Montrose, CO, but with restrictions. In the City of Montrose, STRs are defined as rentals for fewer than 30 consecutive days and operators must obtain a city sales tax license. In unincorporated Montrose County, occupancy is limited by the capacity of the onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS), a local 24-hour contact is required if the owner is off-site, and neighbor notification is required for properties within 500 feet. 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 the City of Montrose, STRs are defined as rentals for fewer than 30 consecutive days and operators must obtain a city sales tax license. In unincorporated Montrose County, occupancy is limited by the capacity of the onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS), a local 24-hour contact is required if the owner is off-site, and neighbor notification is required for properties within 500 feet.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Montrose. For the City of Montrose, operators must apply for and obtain a City sales tax license through the Finance Department. For unincorporated Montrose County, owners must submit a Short-Term Rental Registration application to the Planning Department, pay a $90 fee, and renew the registration every three years.

For the City of Montrose, operators must apply for and obtain a City sales tax license through the Finance Department. For unincorporated Montrose County, owners must submit a Short-Term Rental Registration application to the Planning Department, pay a $90 fee, and renew the registration every three years.

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