Breckenridge Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Permit & Licensing

accommodation unit license

Application Process

Prior to operating an accommodation unit under this chapter, a licensee must be eligible for, apply and receive a business and occupational license under title 4, chapter 1 of this Code, have paid all taxes and fees required under title 4 of this Code, and met all other requirements of this chapter.

Tax Obligations

Combined rate: 12.275%

Collection: The Town requires homeowners who short-term rent their units to collect and remit local and state taxes. The online platforms Airbnb and Vrbo have a special agreement with the Town to collect and remit taxes on behalf of the license holders.

Zoning & Restrictions

• Zone 1 shall have no more than one thousand six hundred eighty (1,680) accommodation unit licenses.
• Zone 2 shall have no more than one hundred thirty (130) accommodation unit licenses.
• Zone 3 shall have no more than three hundred ninety (390) accommodation unit licenses.

Safety

• Accommodation units shall at all times be equipped with a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

• In addition to citation for infractions or general penalties, the finance director may impose an administrative fine for failing to comply with this title or any other ordinance, rule or regulation of this Code. The amount of the fine imposed may be up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day until the violation is cured.

Platform Requirements

The license number must be displayed in all advertisings for the property.

Compliance Checklist

1. Meet the safety requirements
   • Accommodation units shall at all times be equipped with a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher.
2. Apply for the permit
   • Acquiring an accommodation unit license requires the payment of the business and occupational license tax (BOLT) and the regulatory fee. The regulatory fee is calculated at $756 per studio/bedroom per year.
   • How to apply: Prior to operating an accommodation unit under this chapter, a licensee must be eligible for, apply and receive a business and occupational license under title 4, chapter 1 of this Code, have paid all taxes and fees required under title 4 of this Code, and met all other requirements of this chapter.
3. Register for tax
   • STATE and COUNTY and Mass Transportation System and Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Authority: register with State of Colorado
   • TOWN-SALES and TOWN-ACCOM: register with Town of Breckenridge
4. Collect and remit tax
   • Combined rate: 12.275%
   • How the tax is collected: The Town requires homeowners who short-term rent their units to collect and remit local and state taxes. The online platforms Airbnb and Vrbo have a special agreement with the Town to collect and remit taxes on behalf of the license holders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run a short-term rental in Breckenridge?

Yes.

Permit: accommodation unit license

How to apply: Prior to operating an accommodation unit under this chapter, a licensee must be eligible for, apply and receive a business and occupational license under title 4, chapter 1 of this Code, have paid all taxes and fees required under title 4 of this Code, and met all other requirements of this chapter.

How much does a short-term rental permit cost in Breckenridge?

Initial fee (accommodation unit license): Acquiring an accommodation unit license requires the payment of the business and occupational license tax (BOLT) and the regulatory fee. The regulatory fee is calculated at $756 per studio/bedroom per year.

What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Breckenridge?

STATE: 2.900%

COUNTY: 2.000%

Mass Transportation System: 0.750%

Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Authority: 0.725%

TOWN-SALES: 2.500%

TOWN-ACCOM: 3.400%

Combined rate: 12.275%

How the tax is collected: The Town requires homeowners who short-term rent their units to collect and remit local and state taxes. The online platforms Airbnb and Vrbo have a special agreement with the Town to collect and remit taxes on behalf of the license holders.

What are the penalties for short-term rental violations in Breckenridge?

Penalty: In addition to citation for infractions or general penalties, the finance director may impose an administrative fine for failing to comply with this title or any other ordinance, rule or regulation of this Code. The amount of the fine imposed may be up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day until the violation is cured.