The valley's most affordable town has the lightest rulebook — and a ballot question that could change its tax picture.
Verify current local rules. As of this update the Town of Gypsum publishes no short-term rental ordinance, permit or registration; its licensing page lists only general business, contractor, liquor and tobacco licenses. Short-term stays in Gypsum pay the Eagle County lodging tax of 4% (the Town confirms the county collects it inside Gypsum) plus state, county and Gypsum sales taxes, and Gypsum voters will decide in November 2026 on a 4% municipal lodging tax that would replace the county's. HOA covenants and deed restrictions decide the individual property.
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 Gypsum Properties to verify
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.
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.
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.
Gypsum's subdivisions — Buckhorn Valley, Chatfield Corners, Eagle River Estates, Cotton Ranch, Stratton Flats and others — each carry recorded covenants, and several newer neighborhoods include deed-restricted homes. Rental rules, where they exist, are in those documents.
The town or county requirements and the property's own HOA, condominium or deed restrictions — both levels, on this page.
Listings whose MLS record says short-term rentals are permitted, with the deed-restriction status on every card.
Comparable rentals, seasonal occupancy, nightly rates, operating costs and net income — verified data kept separate from assumptions.
Conservative, expected and strong scenarios for the address you are considering or already own.
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.
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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 business licensing and sales tax information.
The Town's explanation of the county lodging tax and the November 2026 ballot question.
County sales tax and the lodging tax that applies in unincorporated areas and Gypsum.
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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