Ouray, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ouray County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$825 new; $400 renewal
Renewalannual (due February 28 each year)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap120
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT22.5% total local (4% City Sales Tax + 3.5% LOT + 15% Excise Tax); plus 2.55% County and 2.9% State Sales Tax

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in R-2, C-1, C-2; prohibited in R-1 (except legal non-conforming grandfathered units) and ADUs

Official Sources

cityofouray.com/city_offices/community_development_vs3/short-term_rentals.php
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Ouray, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Ouray, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $825 new; $400 renewal). A lodging/occupancy tax of 22.5% total local (4 applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Ouray, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $825 new; $400 renewal.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Ouray?

Short-term rentals in Ouray are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 22.5% total local (4.

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

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