Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Routt County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 9%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
9%Tax Rate
150 ftBuffer Distance

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

Density / Distance CapZone B subzone caps: B1:5, B2:20, B3:18, B4:17, B5:12, B6:10
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT9%

Zoning Restrictions

  • Zone A: unlimited; Zone B: capped by subzone; Zone C: prohibited

Official Sources

Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Steamboat Springs, Colorado are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 9% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Steamboat Springs?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Steamboat Springs?

Short-term rentals in Steamboat Springs are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 9%.

Where do these Steamboat Springs short-term rental rules come from?

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