Estes Park, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Larimer County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 base fee + $50 per bedroom + $1,500 Workforce Housing Regulatory Linkage Fee annually
Renewalannual
Permit Cap322 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap322 residential-zoned properties within Town limits
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zones subject to cap (RE, RE-1, E, E-1, R, R-1, R-2, RM); no cap on commercial-zoned vacation homes

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Estes Park, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Estes Park, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 base fee + $50 per bedroo).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Estes Park, Colorado?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Estes Park?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $200 base fee + $50 per bedroo.

Where do these Estes Park short-term rental rules come from?

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