When deciding whether to let Cohost manage your short-term rental, it is important for you to understand the laws in your city. As a short-term rental property management company we do not provide legal advice, but we want to give you some useful links that may help you better understand laws and regulations in Ouray County. This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good start in understanding your local laws. To find out relevant information, it is always good practice to check with your county or city government website. You can find out short-term rental information here.
All property owners currently engaging in, or desiring to engage in, the short term rental of a legal residence in unincorporated Ouray County must first apply for a Short Term Rental Permit from the Ouray County Land Use Department. Short Term Rental permits are limited to a maximum of #100 permits issued. Call this number, 970.626.9775, to find out if any unissued permits are available. If all permits are issued, the Land Use Department will maintain a waiting list of 5 pending applicants.
The latest update by the County Comissioners of the regulations affecting short-term rentals is found in Ordinance No. 2018-003 (effective as of 1/5/19) and can be viewed here.