Aspen, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Pitkin County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$394 (STR-C and STR-OO permits); $148/unit (STR-LE permits); plus $150/year business license
Renewalannual
Permit Cap2 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year120 (Owner-Occupied permit only)
Density / Distance CapVaries by zone district; no cap in C-1, CC, L, CL, LP, LO zones
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STRs permitted in some zones; capped in others; no cap in Commercial, Commercial Core, Lodge, Commercial Lodge, Lodge Overlay, Lodge Preservation Overlay zones

Official Sources

aspen.gov/1407/Short-term-Rentals
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Aspen, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Aspen, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $394 (STR-C and STR-OO permits). The home must be the host's primary residence.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Aspen, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Aspen, Colorado. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Aspen?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $394 (STR-C and STR-OO permits.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Aspen?

Yes — Aspen sets a cap of 120 rental nights per year.

Where do these Aspen short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Aspen's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Aspen, Pitkin County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.