Salida, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chaffee County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$1200 first year ($1000 license + $200 administrative fee); $1000 to renew
Renewalyearly
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapResidential/Agricultural/Planned Development: 85; Mixed-Use Downtown: 99; Mixed-Use Highway and Mixed-Use Center: 50; Mixed-Use Neighborhood: 75
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTState Sales Tax: 2.9%; Chaffee County Sales Tax: 2.75%; City of Salida Sales Tax: 3%; plus quarterly occupational lodging tax of $15 per bedroom per night

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes — four zones with separate caps; must be Chaffee County resident to apply except in MD and MC zones

Official Sources

cityofsalida.com/clerk/page/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Salida, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Salida, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $1200 first year ($1000 licens). The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of State Sales Tax: 2.9 applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Salida, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Salida, Colorado. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $1200 first year ($1000 licens.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Salida?

Short-term rentals in Salida are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of State Sales Tax: 2.9.

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

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