Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The Town of Buena Vista requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual license and undergo a safety inspection. The town enforces a cap on non-owner-occupied licenses in certain residential zones to preserve housing stock.
To host an Airbnb in Buena Vista, you must first get a town license which costs $500 for the first year. You'll need to pass a fire safety inspection and prove you have at least $1 million in liability insurance. Only one STR property is allowed per person. You are also responsible for collecting a 2% Lodging Tax and a 4% City Sales Tax on top of state taxes, and you must file these returns with the town monthly.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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