Salida

The City of Salida requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual Occupational License and pay both a $500 application fee and a $1,000 annual occupational tax. Ownership is strictly limited to one STR license per person or entity to preserve local housing stock.

To host an Airbnb in Salida, you must first ensure you only own one rental property in the city, as they limit hosts to a single license. You'll need to apply for a permit through the Community Development Department, which costs $500 annually plus a flat $1,000 'lodging tax' that voters approved in 2022. You must also collect 9% in city taxes from your guests, though platforms like Airbnb usually handle the collection of the 9% part for you. Don't forget that you need to have a local contact person available 24/7 who can respond to issues within 30 minutes.