Montezuma, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Summit County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Summit County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Capyes - Lower Blue Basin: 550, Upper Blue Basin: 590, Snake River Basin: 130, Ten Mile Basin: 20 (Type II licenses in Neighborhood Overlay Zone)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Type II STR licenses capped within Neighborhood Overlay Zone; Type I licenses exempt from caps

Official Sources

summitcountyco.gov/services/community_development/short_term_rentals/str_regulations.php
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Montezuma, Colorado

Montezuma, Colorado has no separate city ordinance, so Summit County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Montezuma, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Montezuma, Colorado.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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