Grand Junction, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Mesa County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $275
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
$275License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$275
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap7% of residentially zoned lots in Downtown Area; 3% outside Downtown Area for primary STRs
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Four or fewer units on one residentially zoned lot allowed 1 primary STR & 1 secondary STR; five or more units no more than 10% of units may be STR

Official Sources

gjcity.org/379/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Grand Junction, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Grand Junction, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $275).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Grand Junction, Colorado?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Grand Junction?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $275.

Where do these Grand Junction short-term rental rules come from?

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