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Mountain Village

Permissive
ColoradoUpdated Apr 12, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

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Summary

Plain-english overview

Mountain Village requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual business license, appoint a 24/7 local contact, and remit a combined tax of 14.72%.

Restriction level

Severity 3
Classification
Permissive
3
Severity

Why this classification

  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • Safety standards required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

If you rent your property for fewer than 30 consecutive days, you must apply for a Town Business License through the MUNIRevs platform and pay an annual fee of $100 per bedroom. You are required to have a local emergency contact who can respond within 60 minutes and ensure that your property meets all health and safety standards. Total taxes on rentals reach 14.72%, which includes state, county, regional transportation, and town-specific lodging and sales taxes.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$100
Processing time1-2 weeks
Max fine$2,500

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Tax rate is high (14.72%) and includes a specific 1.25% Visitor Benefit Tax.
  2. 2The 60-minute response time for the local responsible agent is strictly enforced.
  3. 3Deed-restricted housing/employee units cannot be used for short-term rentals.
  4. 4Permit fees are based on the number of bedrooms, not per property.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility7 rules
  • Mountain Village: Deed-restricted housing/employee units cannot be used for short-term rentals.
  • Mountain Village does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Mountain Village: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements10 rules
  • Mountain Village STR warning: Tax rate is high (14.72%) and includes a specific 1.25% Visitor Benefit Tax.
  • Mountain Village STR warning: The 60-minute response time for the local responsible agent is strictly enforced.
  • Mountain Village STR warning: Deed-restricted housing/employee units cannot be used for short-term rentals.
Application process8 rules
  • Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Mountain Village: Step 1: Obtain State Sales Tax License - Register with the Colorado Department of Revenue to receive a state sales tax license number. Documents needed: Business Entity Info. Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: 50. More info: https://tax.colorado.gov/how-to-apply-for-a-sales-tax-license Step 2: Register on MUNIRevs - Create an account on the Mountain Village MUNIRevs portal to manage licensing and tax remittance. Estimated time: 1 day. More info: https://mountainvillage.munirevs.com/ Step 3: Submit STR Business License Application - Complete the online application, providing details on number of bedrooms and local agent information. Documents needed: Local Agent Contact Info, Sales Tax License Number. Estimated time: 1 week. Cost: 100. More info: https://townofmountainvillage.com/business/short-term-rentals/ Step 4: Payment and Approval - Pay the annual fee of $100 per bedroom. Once reviewed, the Town will issue the license. Estimated time: 3-5 days.
Fees & costs2 rules
  • Mountain Village charges a registration fee of $100 (annual).
  • Mountain Village: Permit fees are based on the number of bedrooms, not per property.
Taxes4 rules
  • Mountain Village charges a Lodging Tax and Visitor Benefit Tax of 0.0525%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting this tax. Note: While some platforms collect state tax, hosts are generally responsible for remitting local taxes via MUNIRevs.
  • San Miguel charges a County Lodging Tax of 0.01%.
Limits & restrictions4 rules
  • Mountain Village occupancy calculation: 2 per bedroom plus 2, up to 10-12 max depending on property type. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Mountain Village limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
  • Mountain Village limits STRs to a maximum of 12 guests. Formula: 2 per bedroom plus 2, up to 10-12 max depending on property type
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Mountain Village requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, 24/7 Local Responsible Agent required, Agent must respond within 60 minutes, Proper trash disposal compliance.
Penalties2 rules
  • Mountain Village: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Mountain Village exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.
  • Mountain Village: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Mountain Village

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steps completed
Step 1

Obtain State Sales Tax License

Register with the Colorado Department of Revenue to receive a state sales tax license number.

1-2 weeks$50
Documents needed
  • Business Entity Info
Official resource
Step 2

Register on MUNIRevs

Create an account on the Mountain Village MUNIRevs portal to manage licensing and tax remittance.

1 dayFree
Official resource
Step 3

Submit STR Business License Application

Complete the online application, providing details on number of bedrooms and local agent information.

1 week$100
Documents needed
  • Local Agent Contact Info
  • Sales Tax License Number
Official resource
Step 4

Payment and Approval

Pay the annual fee of $100 per bedroom. Once reviewed, the Town will issue the license.

3-5 daysFree

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

Disclaimer

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.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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