Mount Crested Butte, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Gunnison County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026

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

Max Nights Per Year29 nights or less per stay (not per year)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Mount Crested Butte?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Mount Crested Butte?

Yes — Mount Crested Butte sets a cap of 29 rental nights per year.

Where do these Mount Crested Butte short-term rental rules come from?

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