Blue River, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Summit County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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 / TOTState, Summit County, and Town of Blue River sales tax, as well as Town of Blue River lodging tax

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Blue River, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Blue River, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of State, Summit County applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Blue River, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Blue River, Colorado.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Blue River?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Blue River?

Short-term rentals in Blue River are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of State, Summit County.

Where do these Blue River short-term rental rules come from?

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