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Short-term rental rules in Grand Lake, CO
How Grand Lake regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR license (Nightly Rental License) required with conditional use permit review
- Town levies 4% lodging tax on STR stays
- No per-operator or citywide caps; whole-home rentals permitted in residential zones
- Annual fire inspection and tiered fee structure ($700–$2,000 annually based on occupancy)
Based on: Grand Lake Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 2, Section 31B (Conditional Use Permits); Municipal Code Section 12-2-28
Summary of the rule
Nightly Rental Conditional Use Permits depend on the zoning district. Planning Commission holds public meeting for recommendation; Board of Trustees holds public hearing to approve, modify, or disapprove. CUP applications/renewals exempt from CUP deposit but subject to other fees.
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Last reviewed Sep 16, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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