STR rules by city / Aspen, CO
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Aspen, CO short-term-rental rules
Aspen requires an STR permit and a business license from the City before renting any residential property for fewer than 30 days; three permit types exist based on how the property is used.
What does Aspen, CO require?
Aspen requires an STR permit and a business license from the City before renting any residential property for fewer than 30 days; three permit types exist based on how the property is used.
How much is the Aspen permit fee?
STR-Lodging Exempt (STR-LE): $148/year. STR-Classic (STR-C) and STR-Owner-Occupied (STR-OO): $394/year. Plus a $150/year STR business license from the Finance Department.
How often do I renew?
Annual. STR permits expire at the end of each year; a renewal application must be submitted each year to continue operating.
Does it have to be my primary residence?
The STR-OO permit requires the owner to reside in the property as their primary Aspen residence. STR-C and STR-LE do not require primary residency.
What else should I know?
- STR-Owner-Occupied (STR-OO) is available only to title property owners who reside in the property as their primary City of Aspen residence.
- STR-Classic and STR-Lodging Exempt permit types do not carry a primary-residence requirement.
Source: City of Aspen — Short-term Rentals (aspen.gov). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Aspen, CO short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Aspen, CO?
- Aspen requires an STR permit and a business license from the City before renting any residential property for fewer than 30 days; three permit types exist based on how the property is used.
- How much does a Aspen short-term-rental permit cost?
- STR-Lodging Exempt (STR-LE): $148/year. STR-Classic (STR-C) and STR-Owner-Occupied (STR-OO): $394/year. Plus a $150/year STR business license from the Finance Department.
- How often do I renew my Aspen short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. STR permits expire at the end of each year; a renewal application must be submitted each year to continue operating.
- Does my Aspen short-term rental have to be my primary residence?
- The STR-OO permit requires the owner to reside in the property as their primary Aspen residence. STR-C and STR-LE do not require primary residency.
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