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Short-term rental rules in unincorporated Grand County, Colorado
Bottom line: In unincorporated Grand County, including Tabernash, a Short Term Rental Permit from Community Development is required. Permits last one year. The county lists $100 per advertised occupant, a 16 occupant maximum, bear-proof trash, a parking plan, liability insurance and two local emergency contacts.
Free beta checked October 18, 2026 · next check by January 18, 2027 · not legal advice
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Do these rules apply to you?
Not legal advice. Rules change; check the official source. Read on 2026-10-18.
These rules are for unincorporated Grand County, which includes Tabernash. Source: the county's Short Term Rentals page. The registration does not apply inside Winter Park, Fraser, Granby or Grand Lake. Confirm the address is outside town limits on the county GIS map.
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Do you need a permit?
Yes. Owners of unincorporated residences need a Short Term Rental Permit from the Department of Community Development. Permits are annual and expire one year after approval.
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Is there a cap?
The county page states no limit on the number of permits. Maximum occupancy is 16 occupants per home.
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What does it cost?
- $100 per advertised occupant. A home advertised for 10 people pays $1,000.
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Payment fees: $1.00 for e-check, or $0.75 for card plus 2.25%.
- The page does not mention lodging or sales taxes. Ask the Colorado Department of Revenue.
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What do you need to submit?
- A parking plan.
- Proof of bear-proof trash disposal.
- Two local emergency contacts. Both must be full-time Grand County residents.
- Proof of liability insurance.
- The STR Safety Checklist.
- An Annual Fire Inspection Report where the fire district requires one. East Grand Fire, Grand Fire and Grand Lake Fire require annual STR inspections.
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How do you apply?
- Read the STR Regulations and Restrictions in the county zoning regulations.
- Find the property on the county GIS site and confirm it is outside town limits.
- Gather the documents above.
- Submit the application in the county's OpenGov portal.
Complaints: str@co.grand.co.us or 970-725-3737, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours, call the Sheriff's non-emergency line at 970-725-3311.
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What does this mean when you look at a property?
Per-occupant fees add up fast, so a larger advertised sleeping count costs more each year. Check the property on Grand County on shinnslist.
By the numbers
Grand County in the records
| Parcels in the hunt | 28,514 parcels the county files as homes or residential land in Grand County. |
|---|---|
| Tax bill mailed elsewhere | 24,383 of the 24,550 with a mailing address on file (99%) send the tax bill to an address other than the property. |
| Mailed out of state | 4,105 (17%) send it outside Colorado. |
| Years since the last sale | Not shown: shinnslist’s copy of this county’s record carries no sale dates yet. |
Source: shinnslist (county records), read October 16, 2026. How the counts are made and graded: How we grade. Nothing here predicts that an owner will sell. These are counts of public county records.
Questions
Questions people ask
Does Tabernash use the county permit?
Tabernash is unincorporated, so the county permit applies. Confirm the address on the county GIS map.
How is the county fee figured?
$100 per advertised occupant, so 10 people costs $1,000. Fees are non-refundable.
What is the maximum occupancy?
The county page lists 16 occupants per home.