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Telluride short-term rental rules (2026)

Colorado · United States
Restricted
These rules apply inside Telluride town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Telluride requires a Town license for every rental.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
17.22%
total, on our records
Night cap
29 nights a year
Fines
Up to $1,000

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REGULATEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules.

These stays need their own registration or permit.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Telluride rules

17 rules on record for Telluride, 6 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: Town of Telluride Town Clerk (telluride.gov, official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Telluride?

Yes, with material limits. Telluride requires a Town license for every rental.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Telluride?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Telluride?

17.22% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Telluride?

Yes: 29 nights a year.

What are the penalties in Telluride?

Fines of up to $1,000 are on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Telluride?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules. These stays need their own registration or permit. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Telluride rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Telluride on 5 Nov 2026.

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