Crested Butte, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Gunnison County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 (Primary Occupancy); $800 (Unlimited)
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year90 (Primary Occupancy); unlimited (Unlimited license, minimum 29 per year)
Density / Distance Cap199 (Unlimited licenses total); 2 per block face (Unlimited license)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Primary Occupancy: all zone districts; Unlimited: R1, R1A, R1C, R1D, R1E, R2, R2C, R3C, B3, B4 only

Official Sources

Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Crested Butte, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Crested Butte, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 (Primary Occupancy); $800). The home must be the host's primary residence.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Crested Butte, Colorado?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Crested Butte?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250 (Primary Occupancy); $800.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Crested Butte?

Yes — Crested Butte sets a cap of 90 rental nights per year.

Where do these Crested Butte short-term rental rules come from?

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