Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Grand County require an annual permit and adherence to strict parking and occupancy standards. The county charges a base application fee of $600 and requires hosts to have a local 24/7 contact.
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated Grand County, you must first get a county STR permit which costs $600 per year. You need to provide a plan for where guests will park and ensure you have a local contact person who can respond to complaints within an hour. Make sure your home is not in one of the towns like Granby or Winter Park, as those cities have their own separate rules. You must also hold a Colorado State Sales Tax license to remit the required lodging and sales taxes.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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