Mancos, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Montezuma County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $750.00Min Stay: 1Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026
$750.00License Cost
1Min. Night Stay
100 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$750.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1
Density / Distance Cap15
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Residential zones (ADU only, owner-occupied); mixed-use and commercial zones (local owner required)

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Mancos, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Mancos, Colorado are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $750.00). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mancos, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Mancos, Colorado. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Mancos?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $750.00.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Mancos?

Yes — Mancos sets a minimum stay of 1 night.

Where do these Mancos short-term rental rules come from?

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