Buena Vista regulates short-term rentals through a mandatory annual licensing program and a 10% lodging tax. The town limits owners to one STR license each and enforces strict occupancy limits based on bedroom count.
To host an Airbnb in Buena Vista, you must first obtain a town STR license which costs $500 annually. You are only allowed to operate one short-term rental property within the town limits. You must also have a local contact person available 24/7 who can respond to issues within 60 minutes. While platforms like Airbnb collect the 10% lodging tax for you, you are still responsible for ensuring your license number is clearly displayed on your listing and that you follow the town's quiet hours and parking rules.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
15.4%
Disclaimer
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Permit Fee
$500
Processing Time
2-4 weeks
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