Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Telluride, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Telluride, CO, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed throughout the Town but are Restricted in Residential Zones to a maximum of 3 separate rentals and 29 total nights per year. All operators must display their license number in advertisements and remit a total STR tax of 17.22% (11% to the Town) monthly. 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 allowed throughout the Town but are Restricted in Residential Zones to a maximum of 3 separate rentals and 29 total nights per year. All operators must display their license number in advertisements and remit a total STR tax of 17.22% (11% to the Town) monthly.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Telluride. 1. Apply online via the Town's Rentalscape/MUNIRevs portal. 2. Submit required documentation including a zoning determination and signed affidavits as specified in the STR Info Packet. 3. Register for and remit STR taxes monthly through the portal.

1. Apply online via the Town's Rentalscape/MUNIRevs portal. 2. Submit required documentation including a zoning determination and signed affidavits as specified in the STR Info Packet. 3. Register for and remit STR taxes monthly through the portal.

Vrbo is permitted in Telluride, 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 Telluride 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.

The most recent tracked change in Telluride is "Telluride STR License Cap Reduced" (2024-05-01, status: passed). Telluride reduced its STR license cap in response to housing advocacy, triggering a buyback program for licenses above the new cap. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.

The cap is frequently at or near capacity. The town periodically reviews cap levels and may open applications when licenses are surrendered. Contact Telluride's planning department for current availability.

Yes. Mountain Village is a separate municipality with its own STR regulations, managed through San Miguel County. Rules differ on permit types, caps, and fees. Verify requirements for your specific property location.

Telluride STR licenses are typically non-transferable. The new property owner must apply for a license under the current cap. Given the cap is often fully subscribed, there is no guarantee of obtaining a license.