Leadville, Colorado
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lake County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Permit Cap165 permits
Business License RequiredNo
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap1 license per parcel (with exceptions for resident-occupied and certain multi-unit parcels)
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- yes - only in zone districts where STRs are permitted
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Leadville, Colorado
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Leadville, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Leadville, Colorado?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Leadville, Colorado.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Leadville?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Leadville short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Leadville'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 Leadville, Lake County, or Colorado authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.