Buena Vista, CO
Chaffee County
Application status
- • Emergency Ordinance No. 01 (adopted 2026-01-13) imposes a temporary moratorium on new STR applications.
- • Existing-license renewals are still being processed.
Are you eligible to apply in Buena Vista?
5 quick questions, 30 seconds. We'll tell you whether you qualify under Buena Vista's current rules — before you spend time on the application.
Check my eligibilityLicense rules
Verified 2026-04-26Caps by residency
- Chaffee County resident: 30 licenses
- Non-Chaffee County resident: 119 licenses
Ownership tenure
Must have owned the property 2+ years (Non-Chaffee County residents only)
Zone restrictions
- • No new out-of-county licenses may be issued in R-1 or R-1 OT zones
Multi-license exceptions
- • MU-MS zone and South Main PUD: up to 3 licenses per structure
Other rules
- • License is non-transferable; terminates on property sale
- • Trusts and entities are deemed non-residents for licensing
- • 1 primary residence per applicant
Source: Chapter 6 Short-Term Rentals Ordinance (Sept 9, 2025) — view ordinance
What we'll prepare for your packet
For a new application. Renewals require a similar but shorter list.
- Initial Str Application
- Certificate Of Occupancy
- Sales Tax Number
- Local Contact 1
- Local Contact 2 Within 30 Min
- Liability Insurance Proof
- Proof Of Ownership
Local clerk
deputyclerk@buenavistaco.gov (719) 395-8643 Town of Buena Vista, 210 E. Main St., Buena Vista, CO 81211Town STR info page ↗