Durango, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — La Plata County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredMin Stay: 1Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
1Min. Night Stay

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap22 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1
Max Nights Per Year29 days per stay maximum (rentals of 30 days or longer are not vacation rentals)
Density / Distance CapNo second vacation rental on the same street segment as an existing permitted vacation rental without Planning Commission approval; no third vacation rental permitted on a street segment
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only permitted in Central Business Zone, Mixed-Use Zones, select Planned Development Zones, and Established Neighborhoods (EN) 1 & 2; not allowed in Twin Buttes, Three Springs, Rock Ridge or Sky Ridge

Official Sources

durangoco.gov/800/Vacation-Rental-Information
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Durango, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Durango, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Durango, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

Yes — Durango sets a minimum stay of 1 night and a cap of 29 rental nights per year.

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

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