Short-Term Rentals in Avon, Colorado

In Avon the question is not only "is it allowed" but "is there a license available for this building". Where the property sits on the Town's map decides both.

Town of Avon · Updated September 23, 2026

Are short-term rentals allowed in Avon?

Yes, in the right location. Avon permits short-term rentals (under 30 days) only for properties inside the Short-Term Rental Overlay (STRO) district or the Town Core, with a Town STR license. Outside the Town Core, full-unit licenses are capped at 15% of the units in each complex; inside the Town Core there is no cap. In Planning Area A of the Village at Avon, home to the new SKJÓL building, the PUD amendment approved April 14, 2026 allows short-term rentals with no license cap. Deed-restricted community-housing units are excluded, and the Town tells every applicant to confirm HOA approval first.

Short-Term Rental Properties Currently Available in Avon

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 in Avon Properties to verify

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.

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

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.

Whether the address is inside the STRO district or Town Core (Town map)
License availability for that complex (monthly report)
HOA declaration and rental rules
Any community-housing / primary-residence deed restriction

In Avon, level 2 usually looks like this

Step one on the Town's own checklist is to verify that your HOA allows short-term rentals. Avon's condominium and townhome complexes each have their own declaration, and several limit or prohibit nightly rentals independently of the Town license. Mountain Star and Wildridge are single-family neighborhoods with their own covenants; Mountain Star lies inside the Town, so Avon's zoning map decides whether any STR use is permitted at all.

Town of Avon requirements

Where allowed

Only in the Short-Term Rental Overlay (STRO) zone district or the Town Core, per Avon Municipal Code §7.20.090 and the Town Core Map. Elsewhere in Avon short-term rental is not a permitted use. Source ↗

License types & fees

STR-Full (whole unit, unlimited nights): studio/1BR $350, 2BR $400, 3BR $450, 4BR+ $500 per year. STR-Limited (up to 42 nights per year): same fees, not capped. STR-Resident-Occupied (part of a full-time resident's primary home): $150, not capped. Front-desk / time-share managers: $250 plus $25 per bedroom. The STR license serves as the unit's business license. Source ↗

The 15% cap

Outside the Town Core, the number of STR-Full licenses for a Property (a multi-family development with its own subdivision plat) is 15% of its residential units, rounded up and never less than one (§5.04.050(g)). The Town publishes a monthly License Availability Report showing, for each complex, total units, active STR-Full licenses and licenses available. Source ↗

Village at Avon (2026 PUD amendment)

On April 14, 2026 the Town Council approved amendments to the Village at Avon PUD, the master-planned area east of the Town Core. Short-term rentals are allowed with no license cap in Planning Area A, where the SKJÓL building is under construction, and are limited in Planning Areas C, D and J. Owners still need an annual Town STR license and follow the Town's operating standards and taxes. Source ↗

Management standards

A management contact who responds within 4 hours by phone or email and in person within 24 hours; smoke and CO alarms and extinguishers; maximum occupancy of two persons per bedroom or loft plus two; one legal off-street parking space per license; annual chimney cleaning; quiet hours 10 p.m.–8 a.m. communicated to guests; affirmed by annual affidavit (§5.04.050(d)). Source ↗

Advertising & renewal

License required before advertising; every ad must display "Avon STR License No. ____". Licenses renew annually through MuniRevs; a license not renewed within 30 days of expiration is terminated. Source ↗

Sale of the property

The code does not provide for transfer of an STR license on sale; a new owner applies in their own name and, outside the Town Core, is subject to license availability under the 15% cap. Confirm with the Town before relying on a seller's license. Source ↗

Taxes

The Town collects 10% of the price paid: 4% sales tax, 4% public accommodations tax and the 2% Community Housing Short-Term Rental Tax (voter-approved Nov. 2, 2021, effective Jan. 1, 2022; applies to cleaning and service fees too). Filed monthly by the 20th via MuniRevs; marketplaces such as Airbnb and Vrbo must collect all three. State 2.9%, Eagle County 1.5% and RTA 0.5% sales taxes also apply. Source ↗

Deed-restricted units

Short-term rental is not permitted for any residential unit deed-restricted for community housing, long-term, primary-residence or full-time residential use (§7.20.090). Source ↗

Penalties

Each day of violation is a separate civil infraction: fines up to $2,650 plus costs, with minimums for repeat violations; the Town may revoke or suspend the license (§5.04.110–130, §1.09.030). Source ↗

The rules tell you whether you can rent the property. The numbers tell you whether it makes sense.

1
Learn the rules
The town or county requirements and the property's own HOA, condominium or deed restrictions — both levels, on this page.
2
Find a property
Listings whose MLS record says short-term rentals are permitted, with the deed-restriction status on every card.
3
Analyze the property
Comparable rentals, seasonal occupancy, nightly rates, operating costs and net income — verified data kept separate from assumptions.
4
Request a rental projection
Conservative, expected and strong scenarios for the address you are considering or already own.

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.

Avon short-term rentals, answered

Are short-term rentals allowed in Avon?

Only within the Town's Short-Term Rental Overlay district or the Town Core, and only with an Avon STR license. Outside the Town Core, STR-Full licenses are capped at 15% of the units in each complex, so a specific unit may be eligible in principle but have no license available today.

Is there a license cap at SKJÓL and the Village at Avon?

Not in Planning Area A, where SKJÓL is being built. The Village at Avon PUD amendment approved April 14, 2026 allows short-term rentals there with no cap on licenses, so owners apply in their own name without waiting for a license to open up. Other Village at Avon planning areas (C, D and J) have limits.

What does an Avon STR license cost?

STR-Full licenses run $350 (studio/1 bedroom) to $500 (4+ bedrooms) per year; STR-Limited (42 nights a year) costs the same; a Resident-Occupied license is $150. The STR license doubles as the unit's business license.

What taxes apply to an Avon short-term rental?

10% to the Town (4% sales, 4% accommodations, 2% community-housing STR tax) plus 2.9% state, 1.5% Eagle County and 0.5% RTA sales tax. Airbnb and Vrbo are required to collect Avon's three taxes.

Can I buy an Avon condo with a short-term rental license and keep it?

Not automatically. The license is issued to the person conducting the business, and the code does not provide for transfer on sale. Before you write an offer, check the Town's License Availability Report for that complex and the HOA rules — a full building under the 15% cap can mean a waiting period.

Official Sources & Regulations

Every requirement on this page was read from the documents below. Rules change; the current text at these links is the authority, not this summary.

Town of Avon: Short-Term Rentals program
Official STR licensing, overlay district, taxes and step-by-step process.
Avon Municipal Code §5.04.050: Short Term Rentals
Business license code, including the STR license types and the 15% cap.
Avon Municipal Code §7.20.090: Overlay districts (STRO / Town Core)
Zoning overlay districts: where short-term rental is a permitted use.
Avon STR License Availability Report
Monthly license availability by complex under the 15% cap.
Traer Creek: 2025-2026 Village at Avon PUD Amendment
The amendment approved by the Town Council on April 14, 2026, including short-term rentals by planning area.
Vail Daily: Avon council hearing on the Traer Creek amendments
Reporting on unlimited short-term rentals in Planning Area A.
Avon Municipal Code Ch. 3.29: Community Housing STR Tax
The 2% Community Housing short-term rental tax.

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.

Short-Term Rentals in Avon, Colorado

Are short-term rentals allowed in Avon?

Short-Term Rental Properties Currently Available in Avon