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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pitkin County, CO

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs in unincorporated Pitkin County are regulated by a county Short Term Rental Code (Title 6, §6.50). The code defines STRs as residential units rented for <30 days and requires an applicant to use the licensed property as their principal residence; the program implements a 4-night minimum and 120-night maximum (tiering for seasonal limits), requires a documented history of STR activity for the property for May 11, 2017–May 11, 2022, and excludes hotels/motels and similar lodging types.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Apply online through the County STR license portal (SageGov link) and submit required application materials (including documentation of STR history and proof of principal residence where required); 2) Pay the tiered license fee (explicit fee formulas: Assessor Home Market Value × 0.07% for 61–120 nights; 0.06% for 21–60 nights; 0.05% for ≤20 nights) and any stated processing fees; 3) County processes application per the adopted STR Code and issues/denies license.

Official Resources

Official Pitkin County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Pitkin County, CO?
STRs in unincorporated Pitkin County are regulated by a county Short Term Rental Code (Title 6, §6.50). The code defines STRs as residential units rented for <30 days and requires an applicant to use the licensed property as their principal residence; the program implements a 4-night minimum and 120-night maximum (tiering for seasonal limits), requires a documented history of STR activity for the property for May 11, 2017–May 11, 2022, and excludes hotels/motels and similar lodging types.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Pitkin County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pitkin County. 1) Apply online through the County STR license portal (SageGov link) and submit required application materials (including documentation of STR history and proof of principal residence where required); 2) Pay the tiered license fee (explicit fee formulas: Assessor Home Market Value × 0.07% for 61–120 nights; 0.06% for 21–60 nights; 0.05% for ≤20 nights) and any stated processing fees; 3) County processes application per the adopted STR Code and issues/denies license.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Pitkin County?
1) Apply online through the County STR license portal (SageGov link) and submit required application materials (including documentation of STR history and proof of principal residence where required); 2) Pay the tiered license fee (explicit fee formulas: Assessor Home Market Value × 0.07% for 61–120 nights; 0.06% for 21–60 nights; 0.05% for ≤20 nights) and any stated processing fees; 3) County processes application per the adopted STR Code and issues/denies license.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction