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Short-term rental rules in the Town of Grand Lake, Colorado
Bottom line: In Grand Lake, any home rented for less than 30 consecutive days needs a Nightly Rental License, renewed every year. New licenses pay a $165 application fee, and annual fees run from $700 to $2,000 by occupancy. An annual fire inspection is required. Violations carry a $1,500 fine, and repeat violations lead to suspension or revocation.
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 cover property inside the Town of Grand Lake. The town calls a short-term rental a Nightly Rental: a property rented for less than 30 consecutive days to one party. Source: the town's Nightly Rental Licenses page. The regulations are in Municipal Code Chapter 12, Article 2, Section 31B.
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How do I apply?
- Contact the town's software provider, GovOS, to set up an account (contact details are on the town page).
- Log in to the town's online portal and complete the application.
- Submit proof of insurance, a site plan, an HOA approval letter if one applies, and an annual fire inspection report.
- Town staff review it, which can take up to 10 business days.
Once a license is issued, the town notifies neighbors within 100 feet.
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What does it cost?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| First-time application | $165 |
| Annual license, 1 to 3 occupancy | $700 |
| Annual license, 4 to 6 | $900 |
| Annual license, 7 to 10 | $1,100 |
| Annual license, 11 or more | $2,000 |
As listed on the town page on 2026-10-18.
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What are the penalties?
Each violation carries a $1,500 fine. Three or more violations in 12 months bring a six-month suspension; five or more in 12 months revoke the license.
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What else applies?
- An annual fire inspection, scheduled by the owner with the local fire district.
- Owners who use Evolve Vacation Rental Management also need a town business license, the page says.
- State sales and lodging taxes apply; the town links the Colorado Department of Revenue.
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
Who do I call with questions about a Grand Lake nightly rental license?
Town Hall, by the phone and email listed on the town's Nightly Rental Licenses page. Technical problems with the online portal go to GovOS.
How much is a Grand Lake nightly rental license?
A $165 first-time application fee, then $700 to $2,000 a year by occupancy, as read on 2026-10-18.
Will my neighbors be told?
Yes. After a license is issued, the town sends a notice to neighbors within 100 feet.
Sources
Where each fact comes from
- Town of Grand Lake: Nightly Rental Licenses, read October 18, 2026