Montrose, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Montrose County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $90.00
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Montrose County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$90.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$90.00
Renewalevery 3 years
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

montrosecounty.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=montrosecounty_e7da39be2b411b1f249e087e49f0fa74.pdf
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Montrose, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado has no separate city ordinance, so Montrose County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $90.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Montrose, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $90.00.

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

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