Black Hawk, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Gilpin County

Prohibited

STR Status

✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • prohibited citywide with grandfathering for existing licensed properties until sold or abandoned

Official Sources

Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Black Hawk, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Black Hawk, Colorado are prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Black Hawk, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are prohibited in Black Hawk, Colorado.

Where do these Black Hawk short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Black Hawk'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 Black Hawk, Gilpin County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.