Colorado county rules
Custer County, CO vacation rental rules and taxes
Custer County, in the Wet Mountain Valley below the Sangre de Cristos, requires a short-term rental permit approved by its planning commission and commissioners outside town limits. Westcliffe licenses rentals inside town.
Checked against official sources November 8, 2026What to do
Then your town or area
Cities and towns make their own rental rules inside their limits; the county’s rules apply only outside them. Pick your area.
Towns
Unincorporated Custer County
Outside Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, a short-term rental needs a county permit approved by the Planning Commission and County Commissioners. The application needs a scaled plot plan of buildings, well, and septic, an access and parking plan, two fire extinguishers, and a fire evacuation plan posted in the home.
Full guideWestcliffe
Westcliffe licenses short-term rentals for two years at a time ($200, then $150), with a fire department inspection, a self-compliance affidavit with an exit map or floor plan, and up to 2 guests per bedroom plus 2.
Sources
- Colorado Airbnb market data (active listings) · AirROI
- Custer County Short-Term Rental Permit application · Custer County Planning and Zoning
A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.