Silverthorne, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Summit County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$150 (Studio), $200 (1BR), $250 (2BR), $300 (3BR), $350 (4BR), $450 (5BR), $500 (6+ BR)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap10% of units in Area 1 (majority of Town neighborhoods); 50% of units in Area 2 (Town Core and Riverfront); prohibited in Area 3 (deed-restricted neighborhoods)
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT16.375% total (Town of Silverthorne: 10% — 2% sales tax and 8% lodging tax; State of Colorado: 2.9%; Summit County: 2.0%; Summit County Transit tax: 0.75%; Summit Combined Housing Authority: 0.725%)

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited in deed-restricted neighborhoods (Area 3); capped at 10% in Area 1; capped at 50% in Area 2 (Town Core and Riverfront)

Official Sources

silverthorne.org/town-government/finance-administrative-services/short-term-rental-licenses
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Silverthorne, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Silverthorne, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $150 (Studio), $200 (1BR), $25). A lodging/occupancy tax of 16.375% total (Town applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Silverthorne, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $150 (Studio), $200 (1BR), $25.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Silverthorne?

Short-term rentals in Silverthorne are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 16.375% total (Town .

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

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