Carbondale, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Garfield County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License CostOwner occupied: $100 per bedroom up to $400; Non-owner occupied: $175 per bedroom up to $875
Renewalannual
Permit Cap50 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayno minimum stated; rentals under 30 days regulated
Density / Distance Cap50 non-primary licenses available outside HCC zone district
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6% plus 2% lodging tax

Zoning Restrictions

  • Primary residence only, except in Historic Commercial Core (HCC) zone district; limited to 50 non-primary licenses outside HCC

Official Sources

carbondalegov.org/i_want_to/apply_for/short_term_rental_license.php
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Carbondale, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Carbondale, Colorado are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: Owner occupied: $100 per bedro). The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% plus 2% lodging t applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Carbondale, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Carbondale, Colorado. The home must be the host's primary residence.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is Owner occupied: $100 per bedro.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Carbondale?

Short-term rentals in Carbondale are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6% plus 2% lodging t.

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

Yes — Carbondale sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

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

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