Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Unincorporated Routt County requires a Short-Term Rental permit for stays under 30 days. Regulations focus on parking, occupancy limits (max 10), and wildfire defensible space. Hosts must pay a 1.9% county lodging tax in addition to state sales tax.
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated Routt County, you must first apply for an STR permit from the county planning department. You don't need to live in the home full-time, but you must follow strict rules regarding parking and trash. Your maximum guest count is usually limited to 10 people or a formula based on your bedroom count. You are also required to have a local contact person who can respond to issues within 60 minutes.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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