Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Routt County, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Routt County, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are prohibited in unincorporated Routt County unless authorized by a Special Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, or a PUD. Authorized rentals must display their Routt County permit number in all advertisements. Platforms must remove unpermitted listings within seven days of county notification or face fines. 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 are prohibited in unincorporated Routt County unless authorized by a Special Use Permit, Conditional Use Permit, or a PUD. Authorized rentals must display their Routt County permit number in all advertisements. Platforms must remove unpermitted listings within seven days of county notification or face fines.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Routt County. 1. Submit an application for a Special Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit to the Routt County Planning Department. 2. Undergo the public hearing and review process required for land-use permits. 3. Once approved, ensure the Routt County permit number is displayed on all online listings.

1. Submit an application for a Special Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit to the Routt County Planning Department. 2. Undergo the public hearing and review process required for land-use permits. 3. Once approved, ensure the Routt County permit number is displayed on all online listings.

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