Short-Term Rentals in Eagle County, Colorado

Which Vail Valley communities allow vacation rentals, what each one requires, and why the final answer is always about the specific property. Researched from the official town, county and association sources.

Updated September 23, 2026

The landscape

Unincorporated Eagle County does not have one simple STR rule that applies to every property.

Your property may be governed by zoning, recorded restrictions, an HOA, PUD, metro district, deed restriction, or another applicable governing document. Eagle County considered a county-wide short-term rental licensing program and on May 13, 2025 decided not to adopt one, leaving regulation to metro districts and HOAs. The incorporated towns — Vail, Avon and Eagle — each run their own STR licensing, Beaver Creek runs a lodging-license and assessment program through the Resort Company, Cordillera prohibits rentals under 30 days, and Gypsum has no STR ordinance today. The table below is the map; each community page has the detail.

Community by community

Short-term rental status across the Vail Valley

AreaSTR statusLicense / registrationMajor restrictionsVerify HOA / deed
VailLicensed town-wide (< 30 days)Required — Town STR licenseHOA/condo rules; EHUs no STRYes
AvonAllowed in STR Overlay / Town Core onlyRequired — Avon STR license15% cap per complex outside Town Core; deed-restricted excludedYes
Beaver CreekCommunity program (Resort Company)Required — BCRC Lodging Business LicenseBuilding declarations; Bachelor Gulch estate lots 14-day min.Yes
Bachelor GulchEstate lots: under 14 days prohibited (post-May 2025 buyers)BGVA Leasing License ($500) + BCRC licenseGrandfather clause ends on sale; condos per own declarationYes
ArrowheadAllowed under Association STR licensingAssociation STR license (annual)Gate registration; verify current fee & policyYes
CordilleraUnder 30 days prohibited throughoutCPOA rental registration for 30+ day leases ($600/yr)Enclaves may add rulesYes
Eagle-VailVerify property (no county license)None at county level; state sales tax licenseHOA / EVPOA covenants; deed restrictions; 1% metro taxYes
EdwardsVerify property (no county license)None at county level; state sales tax licenseNeighborhood covenants vary widely; deed restrictionsYes
EagleAllowed subject to Town rulesRequired — STR registration (free) + Town business license6% lodging tax self-filed; HOA/deed rulesYes
GypsumNo town STR ordinance found — verifyVerify with Town (general business license); state sales tax licenseHOA/deed rules; county 4% lodging tax appliesYes
WolcottVerify property (no county license)None at county level; state sales tax licenseSubdivision covenants; county 4% lodging taxYes
DotseroVerify property (no county license)None at county level; state sales tax licenseSubdivision covenants; deed restrictions; county 4% lodging taxYes
Mountain StarVerify: Avon zoning map + Association covenantsAvon STR license only where zoning allowsGated estate covenants; Avon 10% taxesYes

Every status above is taken from the official source listed on the community page as of the update date. "Verify property" means no town or county license exists and the recorded documents decide.

Before you count on rental income

There are two levels of STR rules to check.

Short-term rentals allowed by the municipality does not necessarily mean short-term rentals are allowed at the property. Both levels have to say yes.

1

Government requirements

Set by the town, the county, or in Beaver Creek the Resort Company. They decide whether a license exists, what it costs, and which taxes apply.

  • Town / city / county jurisdiction
  • Zoning and overlay districts
  • Licensing, registration and caps
  • Sales, lodging and STR taxes
  • Safety, occupancy and parking standards
  • Local representative and advertising rules
2

Property-specific restrictions

Written into the recorded documents that run with the property. A town license never overrides them, and they are where most "no" answers in the Vail Valley come from.

  • HOA covenants and rules
  • Condominium declarations
  • PUD and metro-district rules
  • Deed restrictions (affordable / resident-occupied)
  • Minimum lease periods and rental-program requirements

Community pages

Rules, taxes, restrictions and current listings for each area

Vail

Licensed town-wide (< 30 days)

Read the rules

Avon

Allowed in STR Overlay / Town Core only

Read the rules

Beaver Creek

Community program (Resort Company)

Read the rules

Bachelor Gulch

Estate lots: under 14 days prohibited (post-May 2025 buyers)

Read the rules

Arrowhead

Allowed under Association STR licensing

Read the rules

Cordillera

Under 30 days prohibited throughout

Read the rules

Eagle-Vail

Verify property (no county license)

Read the rules

Edwards

Verify property (no county license)

Read the rules

Eagle

Allowed subject to Town rules

Read the rules

Gypsum

No town STR ordinance found — verify

Read the rules

Wolcott

Verify property (no county license)

Read the rules

Dotsero

Verify property (no county license)

Read the rules

Mountain Star

Verify: Avon zoning map + Association covenants

Read the rules

Live from the MLS

Short-Term Rental Properties Currently Available

Listings whose MLS record states that short-term rentals are permitted and that carry no affordable or resident-occupied deed restriction. Each card shows the STR and deed-restriction status from the MLS. "Permitted" in the MLS is the starting point — the HOA documents and licensing still have to be verified for the specific unit.

View All Short-Term Rental Properties Properties to verify

Property-specific analysis

Want to know what a specific property can actually earn?

We prepare a specialized rental projection for a property you are considering or one you already own. It goes beyond "this property rents for $X": it separates verified property data from assumptions, and it shows the range, not a single number.

  • Comparable rentals and seasonal demand — winter, summer and shoulder-season occupancy
  • Estimated booked nights, average nightly rate and gross revenue
  • Conservative, expected and strong-performance scenarios
  • Management, HOA, taxes, utilities, insurance, maintenance, cleaning, snow removal and landscaping
  • Estimated net operating income, and a long-term vs short-term rental comparison
  • The eligibility questions that still have to be verified for that address

Prefer to talk? Call or text (970) 390-3569 or email Luis.Avila@BHHSVail.net.

Your request is reviewed personally by our team. Projections are estimates based on comparable data and stated assumptions, not guarantees of income.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rentas a corto plazo en el Condado de Eagle, sus preguntas resueltas

¿Se permiten las rentas a corto plazo en el Condado de Eagle, Colorado?
Depende de la comunidad y de la propiedad. Los municipios de Vail, Avon y Eagle otorgan licencias bajo sus propias reglas; Beaver Creek opera un programa de licencias y contribuciones a través de Beaver Creek Resort Company; Cordillera prohíbe rentas menores de 30 días; y el Condado de Eagle no incorporado decidió en mayo de 2025 no adoptar una ordenanza de STR, dejando las reglas a las HOA y distritos metropolitanos. En todos los casos, la HOA, la declaración de condominio, el PUD o una restricción de escritura pueden prohibir lo que el municipio permite, así que la respuesta siempre es por propiedad.
¿Puedo rentar a corto plazo una propiedad con restricción de escritura en el Condado de Eagle?
Normalmente no. Las Guías de Vivienda Asequible del Condado de Eagle indican que los arrendamientos a corto plazo (menos de 30 días) no se permiten en unidades con precio limitado ni de ocupación residente, y las restricciones de vivienda para empleados de los municipios dicen lo mismo. "Con restricción de escritura" no significa "renta permitida"; lea la restricción registrada antes de asumir cualquier uso de renta.
¿Puede una HOA prohibir las rentas a corto plazo?
Sí. Los convenios registrados, las declaraciones de condominio y las reglas de la asociación son restricciones privadas que acompañan a la propiedad. El código de Vail, por ejemplo, indica que no sustituye los convenios privados, y el programa de Avon pide verificar la aprobación de la HOA primero. Cordillera y los lotes de Bachelor Gulch son ejemplos donde la regla de la asociación es la decisiva.
¿Qué impuestos aplican a las rentas a corto plazo en el Valle de Vail?
El impuesto estatal de Colorado (2.9%), el del Condado de Eagle (1.5%) y el de la RTA (0.5%) aplican en todas partes. Además: Vail agrega 4.5% municipal y 1.4% del distrito de mercadeo; Avon cobra 10% (4% ventas, 4% alojamiento, 2% vivienda comunitaria); Eagle cobra 6% de hospedaje que Airbnb y Vrbo no recaudan por usted; y las estancias en el condado no incorporado y en Gypsum pagan el 4% de hospedaje del condado (desde el 1 de enero de 2026). Beaver Creek agrega contribuciones de 5.35% y 0.96%.
¿Cómo sé si una propiedad realmente es elegible para renta a corto plazo?
Revise dos niveles. Primero el gubernamental: ¿está la propiedad dentro de un municipio y ese municipio (o Beaver Creek Resort Company) otorga licencias ahí? Segundo el de la propiedad: la HOA o declaración de condominio, cualquier regla de PUD o distrito metropolitano y cualquier restricción de escritura. El campo del MLS "Short Term Rentals Permitted" es un punto de partida, no una garantía. Envíenos la dirección y le diremos exactamente qué debe verificarse antes de comprar o anunciar.
¿Puedo comprar una propiedad en el Valle de Vail específicamente para ingresos por renta?
Sí, muchos compradores lo hacen, y funciona cuando las reglas y los números se revisan antes de la oferta. Las reglas dicen si puede rentar la propiedad; los números (ocupación por temporada, tarifas por noche, administración, cuotas de HOA, impuestos, seguro y mantenimiento) dicen si tiene sentido. Nuestro equipo prepara una proyección por propiedad con escenarios conservador, esperado y fuerte.

Sources

Last Updated: September 23, 2026 · Regulations change. Verify current requirements with the applicable town, county, association and the recorded documents before purchasing or advertising a property as a short-term rental.

Short-term rental regulations can change, and requirements may vary by municipality, HOA, subdivision, condominium association, deed restriction, zoning district, and individual property. This page is provided for general real estate information and is not legal or tax advice. Before purchasing or advertising a property as a short-term rental, verify the current requirements that apply to the specific property. Mountain Views Team can help you identify the questions that need to be researched and connect you with the appropriate resources.

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