Crested Butte, CO

The Town of Crested Butte offers a two-tiered vacation rental licensing system for properties rented 29 nights or less. The Primary Occupancy License ($250/year) is for owners or long-term lessees who occupy the property at least six months per year, allows rentals in all zone districts, is exempt from block face limits, but caps rental nights at 90 per year with no limit on total licenses issued. The Unlimited License ($800/year) allows unlimited rental nights (minimum 29/year), but is restricted to specific residential and business zones (R1, R1A, R1C, R1D, R1E, R2, R2C, R3C, B3, B4), limited to two per block face, and capped at 199 total licenses town-wide with new licenses issued by lottery. All licenses require a 24/7 local contact representative, must collect a 7.5% vacation rental excise tax, and are subject to a three-strike revocation policy. Licenses are valid January through December, non-transferable, and limited to one per person. Properties with deed restrictions prohibiting STRs are ineligible.

Licensing and Permits

Crested Butte requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. An inspection is required as part of the permitting process. The city caps STR permits at 199.

Enforcement

Crested Butte has medium enforcement of STR regulations. Operating without proper licensing or failing to comply with local regulations can result in citations, fines, and potential loss of your permit.

Compiled from 4 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.