The Vail Valley Chapter of the Colorado Short-Term Rental Association (COSTRA) was established to give short-term rental owners, managers, and advocates throughout Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, and Eagle a unified local voice. The chapter was born from the coalition that came together during the Fall 2025 Proposition 2A campaign, when community members worked side by side to advocate for balanced policies and educate voters on the importance of short-term rentals to the local economy. Building on those efforts, the chapter’s top priority is to continue advocating for fair and equitable treatment of short-term rentals while ensuring they remain a valued and sustainable part of the Vail Valley tourism community.

Short-Term Rental Regulations in the Vail Valley

The Vail Valley Chapter of the Colorado Short-Term Rental Association serves communities with a variety of regulatory approaches to short-term rentals. While each municipality has its own licensing and operational requirements, all recognize short-term rentals as an important component of the local tourism economy and require operators to comply with local registration, tax, and safety standards.

Common Requirements Across the Valley

Although regulations vary by community, most jurisdictions require:

• Registration or licensing before operating an STR
• Collection and remittance of applicable lodging and sales taxes
• Compliance with local safety, occupancy, parking, noise, and trash regulations
• Adherence to HOA or covenant restrictions where applicable

The Vail Valley Chapter of COSTRA works collaboratively with local governments, elected officials, homeowners, and industry partners to promote policies that protect neighborhood character while recognizing the essential role short-term rentals play in supporting the Vail Valley’s tourism economy.