Vail licenses short-term rentals town-wide, but the license is only half of the answer. The other half is written into your building's covenants.
Yes — with a Town of Vail STR license. The Town defines a short-term rental as a dwelling unit (or room) rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days, requires an approved license before you advertise, and does not cap licenses or restrict them by zone district. The license does not override HOA or condominium rules, and deed-restricted employee housing units may not be rented for less than 30 days.
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.
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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.
Vail's STR chapter states that it does not supersede private covenants, conditions or restrictions. In practice that is where most Vail answers are decided: many Vail Village and Lionshead condominium declarations permit nightly rentals and run front-desk programs, while other buildings limit rentals to 30 days or more, require owner registration, or restrict the number of rental units. Duplex owners must also give the adjoining owner written notice when applying.
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.
Official licensing requirements, categories, fees and application information.
The Town of Vail short-term rental ordinance as codified.
Current sales and lodging tax rates for Vail.
Occupancy and leasing rules for employee housing units.
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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