short term rentals at Copper mountain

Do you currently have a short term rental license?

If so, be sure to complete your annual audit questionnaire via the link below. The audit is a few simple questions, including your STR license number. The audit takes most users approximately 1 minute to complete.

Short Term Rentals at Copper Mountain

For frequently asked questions, please see next section.

STR License REQUIREMENTS

Homeowners who choose to rent their property short term, must first obtain a Short Term Rental License through Summit County. All short term vacation rental properties in Summit County (Copper Mountain included) must receive an Short Term Rental license prior to advertising or operation.

Summit County Website For License Information

Taxes

Homeowners who choose to rent their property short term, must remit all applicable taxes. Applicable taxes at Copper Mountain include:

Quarterly SUrcharge Reports

Homeowners who choose to rent their property short term, must complete a quarterly surcharge report every quarter that their property holds a STR License. The report is still required even if $0 of sales are reported.

Quarterly Reports

FAQs

  • Some owners rent their units directly through online services such as VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) or AirBnB. Others utilize the services of a local property management companies.

    See local management companies.

  • Yes!

    Click here to see Copper Mountain specific resources available to help you with the county application.

    To access the Summit County application, click here.

  • Owners have the responsibility of following the Summit County Health Order short-term lodging restrictions. If not, you could be fined by the County. The best way to prevent this is to follow the orders, validate/confirm who will be renting your property, proof of how you validated/confirmed, and provide renters with the most recent public health orders.

  • Each company’s service levels vary, however you can expect some combination of the following services: a basic level of security where they check on the unit to ensure the heat and water are working. The next level can include key service, providing rental guests a physical location to check-in, maintenance, and/or housekeeping. Full-service management might include handling reservations and online marketing of your property.

  • Yes, state and county taxes both must be paid to the appropriate agencies. In addition, homeowners who rent out their units as vacation rentals are required to pay Copper Mountain Resort Association a 4% Lodging Surcharge.

    If you work with a property management company, be sure to ask how this will be handled. Not all property management companies automatically submit this charge on the owner’s behalf.

    Click here to see the rate structure and click here for more information.

  • No. Booking channels do not submit your lodging surcharge form or taxes on your behalf.

    You must submit these reports and applicable payments quarterly here.

    Even if you are reporting zero income for the quarter, you must complete the quarterly report.

  • Click here to submit your payment online or send a check to:

    Copper Mountain Resort Association
    800 Copper Rd #3053
    Copper Mountain, CO 80443

  • You still must report your monthly income (even if it $0), even though a payment will not be submitted. It is important for us to have a record of all 12 months for each year.

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