Fruita, Colorado
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mesa County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- 65-unit cap within the downtown triangle (Ottley Avenue, Highway 6 and 50, Pine Street); outside the triangle HOA rules generally prohibit STRs except for ADUs and owner-occupied units (at least 6 months/year)
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Fruita, Colorado
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fruita, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $30 per year). A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% lodging tax plus applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Fruita, Colorado?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Fruita, Colorado.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fruita?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $30 per year.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Fruita?
Short-term rentals in Fruita are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6% lodging tax plus .
Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Fruita?
Yes — Fruita sets a cap of 45 rental nights per year.
Where do these Fruita short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Fruita'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 Fruita, Mesa County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.