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Short-Term Rentals

Short-term rental regulations are undergoing rapid changes in Summit County and its affiliated towns. This guide aims to assist you in navigating these regulations and comprehending the specific rules applicable to properties across Summit County. For any inquiries or if you are considering buying or selling a property in Summit County, CO, please reach out to The Smits Team at (970) 668-2121.

Attention! Before making any property transactions, it is crucial to contact the relevant government authority in your property's jurisdiction to verify the latest information on short-term rental regulations.

The Town of

Breckenridge and Blue River

The Town of Breckenridge has implemented a zoned approach to short-term rental licensing, with distinct regulations for various zones:

Resort Zone:

Allows 100% of properties to obtain a short-term rental (STR) license.
Short-term rental licenses are currently available in the Breckenridge Resort Zone.

Tourism Zone (Zone 1):

Allows 92% of properties to obtain an STR license.
Short-term rental licenses are presently available in Breckenridge Zone 1.

The Downtown Core (Zone 2):

Allows 51% of properties to obtain an STR license.
There is currently a waitlist for licenses in Breckenridge Zone 2. More information on the waitlist can be found here.

Single Family Residential Areas (Zone 3):

Allows 10% of properties to obtain an STR license.
There is currently a waitlist for licenses in Breckenridge Zone 3. More information on the waitlist can be found here.

About Breckenridge and Blue River

Licenses and Resources

It's important to note that the adopted license caps do not impact existing short-term rental licenses in any zone. Property owners with current licenses can continue renting their properties as usual. Licenses are only relinquished through property sales, as they are non-transferable, or owner non-renewal. The town anticipates a decrease in the total number of licenses within Zones 2 and 3 as properties are sold or owners choose not to renew short-term rental licenses. The goal is to eventually align with the targeted cap numbers. Each zone is managed separately in terms of license caps and availability, with a waitlist for each zone.

Breckenridge Short-Term Rental Resources:

Breckenridge Short-term rental zone map PDF
Searchable Breckenridge STR Zone GIS Map
The Town of Breckenridge STR information webpage
Sales & Accommodation Tax
Apply for a License/Join the Waitlist

Attention! For accurate and up-to-date short-term rental (STR) licensing information about any specific property, please reach out to The Town of Breckenridge directly.

the town of

blue river

Blue River does not restrict the number of licenses issued.

Attention! For accurate and up-to-date short-term rental (STR) licensing information about any specific property in Blue River, please contact The Town of Blue River directly.

Blue River Short-Term Rental Resources:

Blue River STR website
Town of Blue River STR FAQ
Unincorporated Summit County STR Regulations Official Info
Apply for a Blue River Short-Term Rental License

summit county resort zone

Keystone

Keystone is presently designated as a 'resort zone' in Unincorporated Summit County. All properties within the Keystone resort zone have the privilege to acquire short-term rental (STR) licenses, with no limitations on the number of nights rented or reservations allowed. Some homeowner associations in Keystone have voted not to allow short-term rentals.

Attention! For accurate and up-to-date short-term rental (STR) licensing information about any specific property, please reach out to Summit County directly.

Keystone Short-Term Rental Resources:

Unincorporated Summit County Resort Zones Maps PDF
Summit County STR Regulations Update Newsletter/Infographic
Unincorporated Summit County STR Regulations Official Info

Summit County Short-Term Rental Tax Information
Incorporate Keystone | General Info & FAQ
Proposed Town of Keystone Map
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9/27/2023 - Summit Daily - Keystone voters approve town charter, securing home-rule status