Fountain, Colorado
Short-Term Rental Regulations — El Paso County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredFee: $100
$100License Cost
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNo
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Capmax 4 STR units per property; max 2 per property for condominiums
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Fountain, Colorado
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fountain, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Fountain, Colorado?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Fountain, Colorado.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fountain?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $100.
Where do these Fountain short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Fountain'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 Fountain, El Paso County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.