Vacation rentals
Vacation rentals offer an opportunity for homeowners to make additional revenue by renting out a portion or all of their home. All vacation rentals in unincorporated areas of Mesa County are subject to restrictions as outlined in the Land Development Code.
- Vacation rentals must complete a Site Plan review which will determine maximum occupancy based on number of bedrooms and parking spaces. Depending on the facility and services provided, the home may be processed as a bed and breakfast.
- Only permitted single-family dwellings, townhomes accessory dwelling units and owner-occupied duplexes may be vacation rentals.
- Tents, recreational vehicles, temporary shelters and other provisions intended for temporary occupancy are not allowed as guest accommodations.
- The maximum length of stay shall be less than thirty (30) consecutive days.
- Vacation rentals must meet building codes for life safety including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and no bedroom may be rented unless it meets egress requirements.
- All accommodations must have sanitary and bathing facilities available to guests and have one parking space per bedroom plus one additional parking space.
- Each vacation rental must have a local property manager or representative that is available at all times when the home is rented. The representative will be responsible for emergencies, conflicts and other issues that may arise with the home or occupants.
- The vacation rental is subject to all safety and health inspections, licenses, registrations, fees and taxes to which other licensed businesses or places of accommodations are subject.
- Failure to maintain compliance with the Land Development Code standards or if a vacation rental received more than three (3) formal, verified nuisance, health and/or safety complaints in a calendar year, the Site Plan approval may be revoked.