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1. Do I Need A Short-Term Rental License?

Yes, unless granted an exemption, it is unlawful to advertise, offer, provide, or operate a short-term rental, hosted short-term rental, or temporary short-term rental in the City of Steamboat Springs without first obtaining a license.

A grace period to lawfully operate a short-term rental without a license extends through April 30, 2023 for STRs located in the STR Overlay Zone A (green) and STRs in Zone B (yellow) or Zone C (red) with either a valid VHR permit or an approved or pending legal nonconforming use application.

2. What Properties Are Eligible for a License?

Review the STR Quick Guide to determine whether you can short-term rent your property and what approvals are required.