Crested Butte

Short-term rentals in the Town of Crested Butte are strictly regulated and subject to a town-wide cap on non-primary residence licenses. There are two tiers of licenses: 'Limited' (60 nights max, primary residence only) and 'Unlimited' (no night cap, but subject to quotas and waitlists).

To host an Airbnb in the Town of Crested Butte, you must first secure one of the town's limited STR licenses. If the property is your primary home, you can easily get a 'Limited' license for up to 60 nights a year. If you want to rent more than that or it's a second home, you must apply for an 'Unlimited' license, which often has a long waitlist due to strict neighborhood caps. Be prepared for very high lodging taxes (over 20%) and the requirement to have a local property manager available 24/7.