Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Winter Park, CO

Airbnb listings are allowed in Winter Park, CO, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals must be registered before advertising; registration numbers must be displayed in all listings. Owners must maintain a business license, identify a 24/7 responsible agent capable of responding within 60 minutes, and adhere to on-site parking, noise, and health/safety standards (including annual wood-burning stove cleaning). High-impact rentals (20+ occupants) require a special use permit. 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.

Short-term rentals must be registered before advertising; registration numbers must be displayed in all listings. Owners must maintain a business license, identify a 24/7 responsible agent capable of responding within 60 minutes, and adhere to on-site parking, noise, and health/safety standards (including annual wood-burning stove cleaning). High-impact rentals (20+ occupants) require a special use permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Winter Park. 1) Obtain a Town business license via the MUNIRevs portal and pay the associated fee. 2) Complete the STR Registration tasks in MUNIRevs, including the Regulations form and Health and Safety Affidavit. 3) Pay the $150 registration fee and, starting August 1, 2025, provide proof of a satisfactory Fire & Life Safety inspection completed within the last 12 months.

1) Obtain a Town business license via the MUNIRevs portal and pay the associated fee. 2) Complete the STR Registration tasks in MUNIRevs, including the Regulations form and Health and Safety Affidavit. 3) Pay the $150 registration fee and, starting August 1, 2025, provide proof of a satisfactory Fire & Life Safety inspection completed within the last 12 months.

Vrbo is permitted in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park is "Winter Park STR License Program" (2022-11-01, status: passed). Town requires annual STR operating license with safety compliance, liability insurance, and noise ordinance adherence. License number required in all listings. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.

An annual Town of Winter Park STR operating license with fire safety compliance and liability insurance. Grand County lodging tax registration is also required. License number must appear in all platform listings.

Possibly. Town Council has held preliminary discussions about neighborhood-level caps, following precedents set by Breckenridge and Telluride. No formal proposal has been introduced yet, but the Grand County workforce housing study results (expected 2026) may accelerate action.

Grand County lodging tax plus Colorado state sales tax apply. Winter Park's high-altitude resort market is subject to the standard Colorado STR tax framework; register with both Grand County and the Colorado Department of Revenue.