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Colorado county rules

San Juan County, CO vacation rental rules and taxes

San Juan County, around Silverton, adds a 2% county lodging tax to rentals. Silverton charges its own $6 a night lodging fee on vacation rentals. We haven’t confirmed whether the county or the town requires a rental license.

Checked against official sources November 8, 2026
County lodging tax
2%
Filed quarterly with the state.Source
County rules
Not confirmed
Ask the county land use office.

What to do

  1. Get a state sales tax license

    Needed for any rental unless a platform covers all your taxes.Source

  2. Then your town or area

    Towns set their own rental licenses and collect their own taxes, and the county’s rules cover only areas outside town limits. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Silverton

Silverton charges vacation rentals a $6 per night town lodging fee, paid to the town monthly, on top of the 2% county lodging tax and sales taxes. We couldn’t confirm the town’s licensing or zoning rules; ask the town before you list.

Sources

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 Spot something out of date?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.