Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
San Juan County (unincorporated) requires a Vacation Rental Permit and a fire safety inspection for all stays under 30 days. Permits are tied to the property owner and are generally limited to one per person to preserve local housing stock.
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated San Juan County, you must obtain a Land Use Permit from the Department of Community Development. This process involves a fire safety inspection and proof that your septic system can handle the guest load. Be aware that the county has strict caps on the number of permits in certain areas and new guest houses (ADUs) built after 2018 cannot be used as short-term rentals.
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