Cripple Creek, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Teller County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$150 new, $75 second year, $25 thereafter
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
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

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cripple Creek, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cripple Creek, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $150 new, $75 second year, $25).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cripple Creek, Colorado?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cripple Creek?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $150 new, $75 second year, $25.

Where do these Cripple Creek short-term rental rules come from?

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