Short-term rental rules in Fraser, Colorado

Not legal advice. Rules change; check the official source. Read on 2026-10-18.

These rules are for property inside Town of Fraser limits. Source: the town's Short Term Rentals page. The page says to check the town zoning map to see whether a property is in Fraser or in unincorporated Grand County. Outside town, Grand County's rules apply.

• Yes. Owners need a current STR registration to rent a residential dwelling, or part of one, for under 30 days.
• You also need a license. A property management company holds a Business License ($40, June 1 to May 31). A self-managed owner holds a Short-Term Rental Operating License ($40, renewed with the permit).
• The permit is tied to the owner and cannot be transferred. A third party may manage it.

The town page does not mention a cap or a waitlist.

• Application fee: $150 per year.
• Permit fee per bedroom: $250 from Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2025; $350 from Oct 1, 2025.
• Bedrooms are the assessor count plus any other sleeping area with a bed. Pull-out sofas do not count. A studio counts as one.
• East Grand Fire self-inspection: $100.
• Taxes listed by the town: Fraser 5%, County 1.3%, State 2.9%, Lodging 2%. A 0.2% lodging tax increase took effect January 1, 2025. Keep a Colorado sales tax license and remit through the Colorado Department of Revenue.

• Local contact: the owner or manager must be reachable 24 hours a day and respond to problems within 1.5 hours.
• Parking: use private driveways first. Street parking is for overflow only, where permitted.
• Trash: keep wildlife-attractive refuse inside a home or garage, or in an approved wildlife-proof container. Curbside containers go out at 6:00 a.m. or later on pickup day and come in by 8:00 p.m. Wildlife violations are $100, then $200, then a misdemeanor.
• Safety: working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a visible fire extinguisher on every floor.
• Violations: written warning, then $500, then $1,000, then possible revocation or suspension for one year.
• The page does not state an occupancy limit.

1. Register at the town's Deckard/Rentalscape portal and get the right license.
2. Give owner information, proof of ownership, a 24 hour contact and a parking plan.
3. Get an East Grand Fire Certificate of Inspection. It cannot be transferred.
4. Send a booking receipt showing tax collected within 60 days, if it applies.
5. Post the permit number on every listing and post proof at the property.

Questions: 970-531-7984 or str@town.fraser.co.us.

The permit does not transfer, so a buyer starts over. Budget the per-bedroom fee and fire certificate. Check the property on Grand County on shinnslist.

How much is the Fraser STR permit fee per bedroom?

The town lists $350 per bedroom from October 1, 2025, plus a $150 application fee.

Does a Fraser STR permit transfer to a new owner?

No. The town page says the permit is tied to the owner and cannot be transferred.

How fast must I respond to a problem?

The owner or manager must be reachable 24 hours a day and respond within 1.5 hours.

• Town of Fraser: Short Term Rentals, read October 18, 2026
• Grand County: Short Term Rentals, read October 18, 2026