Cortez, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Montezuma County

Conditional

STR Status

Min Stay: 30
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Colorado statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
30Min. Night Stay

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

Minimum Night Stay30
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

content.leg.colorado.gov/publications/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cortez, Colorado

Cortez has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Colorado statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cortez, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Cortez, Colorado.

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

Yes — Cortez sets a minimum stay of 30 nights.

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

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