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Short-term rental rules in Granby, Colorado
Bottom line: In Granby, advertising or operating a rental of under 30 consecutive days without a town permit is unlawful. The permit is issued to the owner, not the property. The town lists a one-time $100 application fee and $728 per bedroom per year, plus a Knox Box and annual fire inspection.
Free beta checked October 18, 2026 · next check by January 18, 2027 · not legal advice
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Do these rules apply to you?
Not legal advice. Rules change; check the official source. Read on 2026-10-18.
These rules are for property inside Town of Granby limits. Source: the town's Short-Term Rental page. The page says the Silversage, Legacy Park, Innsbruck and Val-Moritz subdivisions are not in the Town of Granby. Outside town, Grand County's rules apply.
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Do you need a permit?
- Yes. Municipal code section 5.20.030(a) makes it unlawful to operate or advertise a short-term rental without a valid town permit.
- A short-term rental is a rental of a residential property or part of one for under 30 consecutive days for pay.
- The permit is issued to the specific owner, and it cannot be transferred or assigned. A third party may manage the unit.
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Is there a cap?
The town page does not list a cap, occupancy limit, parking rule or trash rule. Check the town code on ecode360 or ask the STR Coordinator.
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What does it cost?
- One-time application fee: $100.
- Annual permit fee: $728 per bedroom, effective January 1, 2024.
- The page says the town has no local lodging tax. It has an impact fee that may fall under the state definition of a local lodging tax.
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What are the safety rules?
Every short-term rental must have a Knox Box and an annual inspection by Grand Fire Protection District #1.
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How do you apply?
Apply or renew in the town's Rentalscape portal. The page says not to use Safari. The portal takes documents and payment. Contact the STR Coordinator at 970-887-2501 ext. 210. Complaints go on the town's Code Violation Form to [email protected].
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What does this mean when you look at a property?
The permit stays with the owner, so a buyer applies fresh. The per-bedroom fee is a large yearly cost, so run the numbers first. Check the property on Grand County on shinnslist.
By the numbers
Grand County in the records
| Parcels in the hunt | 28,514 parcels the county files as homes or residential land in Grand County. |
|---|---|
| Tax bill mailed elsewhere | 24,383 of the 24,550 with a mailing address on file (99%) send the tax bill to an address other than the property. |
| Mailed out of state | 4,105 (17%) send it outside Colorado. |
| Years since the last sale | Not shown: shinnslist’s copy of this county’s record carries no sale dates yet. |
Source: shinnslist (county records), read October 16, 2026. How the counts are made and graded: How we grade. Nothing here predicts that an owner will sell. These are counts of public county records.
Questions
Questions people ask
How much is the Granby STR permit?
The town lists a one-time $100 application fee and $728 per bedroom per year as of January 1, 2024.
Does a Granby STR permit transfer when the home sells?
No. The town says it is issued to the owner and cannot be transferred or assigned.
Is a fire inspection required?
Yes. The town page says every STR needs a Knox Box and an annual inspection.
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Where each fact comes from
- Town of Granby: Short-Term Rental, read October 18, 2026
- Grand County: Short Term Rentals, read October 18, 2026