Paonia, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Delta County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap30
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Special Use Review required in R-1, R-2, R-3, or E-1 zones

Official Sources

Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Paonia, Colorado

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Paonia, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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