Vail, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Eagle County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$260 (Individual Property Owner and Professional Property Manager) or $50 (On-Site 24/7 Front Desk Managed)
Renewalcurrent licenses expire Feb. 28, 2026
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

vail.gov/government/departments/finance/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Vail, Colorado

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Vail, Colorado are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $260 (Individual Property Owne).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Vail, Colorado?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $260 (Individual Property Owne.

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

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