Grand Lake, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Grand County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$165.00 one-time application fee; annual renewal fee: $700 (1-3 occupancy), $900 (4-6 occupancy), $1,100 (7-10 occupancy), $2,000 (11+ occupancy)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

townofgrandlake.com/administration/page/nightly-rental-licenses
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Grand Lake, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Grand Lake, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $165.00 one-time application f).

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $165.00 one-time application f.

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

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