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Short-term rental rules in the Town of Silverthorne, Colorado
Bottom line: Every short-term rental in Silverthorne needs a town license. Rentals are capped at 10% of units in most neighborhoods and 50% in the Town Core and Riverfront, and are not allowed in deed-restricted neighborhoods. Fees run from $150 for a studio to $500 for six or more bedrooms. Owners collect an 8% town lodging tax.
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 cover property inside Town of Silverthorne limits. A short-term rental is a residential dwelling unit, or any room in it, leased for less than 30 consecutive days. Source: the town's Short-Term Rental Licenses page.
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What are the basic rules?
- Each short-term rental property needs its own valid license, however it is marketed.
- Deed-restricted properties cannot be rented short term.
- For a duplex, the owner of the adjoining unit gets written notice seven days before you apply.
- The license number must appear in all advertising.
- Licenses are non-transferable and non-refundable when the property sells.
- Homeowner associations may have their own restrictions.
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Are there caps?
Yes. Area 1, most neighborhoods: 10% of units. Area 2, the Town Core and Riverfront: 50% of units. Area 3, deed-restricted neighborhoods: not allowed. The town publishes a map of the three areas and counts by neighborhood.
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What does it cost?
| Bedrooms | Fee |
|---|---|
| Studio | $150 |
| One | $200 |
| Two | $250 |
| Three | $300 |
| Four | $350 |
| Five | $450 |
| Six or more | $500 |
Bedrooms are counted from Summit County Assessor data. Licenses expire November 30 and must be renewed by December 31; renewals after that pay a $25 a month late fee.
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What about taxes, occupancy and neighbors?
- Owners collect an 8.0% town lodging tax.
- Maximum occupancy is two people per bedroom plus two, and listings must match it.
- The town's Good Neighbor Guidelines ask for quiet after 11 p.m., trash stored indoors and set out on pickup day only, and parking in designated spaces. Street parking in town is prohibited.
- A 24-hour responsible agent contact must be given to guests.
By the numbers
Summit County in the records
| Parcels in the hunt | 31,029 parcels the county files as homes or residential land in Summit County. |
|---|---|
| Tax bill mailed elsewhere | 30,528 of the 31,013 with a mailing address on file (98%) send the tax bill to an address other than the property. |
| Mailed out of state | 9,071 (29%) send it outside Colorado. |
| Years since the last sale | Not shown: shinnslist’s copy of this county’s record carries no sale dates yet. |
| Property types | As the county labels them: 1230 13,416; 1112;1212 10,109; 1114;1214 2,968; 1113;1213 1,578; 1233 1,013; 1182;1282 333. |
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
Can I short-term rent a deed-restricted unit in Silverthorne?
No. The town prohibits short-term rental of deed-restricted properties.
How many guests can a Silverthorne rental take?
Two people per bedroom plus two, using the bedroom count from the Summit County Assessor.
Does the license move to a new owner?
No. Licenses are non-transferable when the property sells.
Sources
Where each fact comes from
- Town of Silverthorne: Short-Term Rental Licenses, read October 18, 2026