Short Term Rental Regulations

The Fraser Board of Trustees passed Ordinance No. 449 Series of 2017 establishing rules and regulations relating to the registration and operation of short term rentals (STR). Effective December 17, 2017 all property owners that desiring to rent a residential dwelling or a portion thereof for less than 30 days is required to maintain a current short term rental registration.

The Town of Fraser passed Ordinance 488 Series 2022 effective September 24, 2022. This ordinance updated the rules, regulations, annual application fee, annual permit fee, safety measures and violations. The short-term rental unit permit is issued to the specific owner of the property. The permit shall not be transferred or assigned to another individual, person, entity, or address but may be managed by a third party on behalf of the owner.

Where to Register your STR and your STR operating license

The Town is working with Deckard Technology/Rentalscape to provide our short term rental registration and short term rental operating licensing. The website to register your STR and your short term rental operating license is located at Deckard Technology/Rentalscape.  If you have any questions about the rules or regulations regarding STR please contact the Short Term Rental at 970-531-7984 or email.

Registration Requirements

1. Property Owner information. This will include name, physical and mailing address, phone number and email.
2. Proof of ownership. This can be the deed, mortgage statement or water/sewer bill.
3. The property owner or property management company must be available to attend to property problems within one and a half hours. This will include name of contact and phone number for property owner or property management company name and phone number. Must be available 24 hours a day.
4. Parking Plan. Parking in private driveways shall be utilized first with overflow parking on the street if permitted.
5. A receipt of a short-term rental booking of the unit issued within the 60 days, if applicable, following registration showing collection of all taxes due the Town of Fraser as a result of the rental.
6. A Certificate of Inspection from East Grand Fire Protection District #4.
7. The STR permit number shall be posted on the rental advertisement platform and/or listing.
8. Any other information as may be deemed necessary by the Town.

Safety Equipment and Safety Measures

To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of short-term renters, the following safety equipment must be installed, and safety measures must be taken.

1. Smoke detectors must be installed and operable in each unit in accordance with current Town building regulations;
2. Carbon monoxide detectors must be installed and operable in each unit in accordance with current Town building regulations; 
3. Fire extinguishers on every floor of the unit, which must be visible or clearly marked; and
4. Egress doors and windows must remain operable and cleared of snow, debris or any other obstruction.

Emergency Services personnel may request to enter upon and inspect the unit to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such entry and inspection shall only be permitted between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM after providing the property manager of the unit at least seven business days' written notice of the intent to inspect. The property manager or other designated representative is required to coordinate with emergency services personnel on the unit to provide access for compliance inspections. Compliance inspections will be conducted at random or if any public safety concern has been reported.

Certificate of Inspection from East Grand Fire Protection District #4

The Fraser Board of Trustees passed Ordinance NO. 516 Amending Chapter 6 Article 8 Short- Term Rental Registration on December 4, 2024.  This ordinance requires a Certificate of Inspection from the East Grand Fire Protection District #4.

•  After February 28, 2025 all STR new registration and renewals will be required to provide the Certificate of Inspection. This will be uploaded to the Town’s STR platform as a part of the registration and/or renewal. After this date no approval will be provided without the inspection.
• The inspection is administered through EGFD not the Town of Fraser.
• The goal of this inspection is to identify and remedy any fire or life safety issues posed to the guests of the property.
• The Fire & Life Safety Inspection Program aims to increase the level of safety for guests staying in nightly rentals where the occupant may be unfamiliar with the property’s features. It is also meant to increase the safety of First Responders who may be responding calls or incidents at these properties.
• The STR Fire & Life Safety Inspection Program is a secure, user-friendly, online self-inspection hosted through the East Grand Fire Community Connect page (https://www.communityconnect.io/info/co-eastgrand) and the Snapinspect Mobile App.
• East Grand Fire Protection District #4 will collect a payment of $100 for a self- inspection. If the self-inspection is not successful EGFD will work with you to address any items as necessary. If the self-inspection and help are not successful, an in-person inspection may be necessary, requiring an additional fee.
• The Certificate of Inspection shall not be transferred or assigned to another individual, person, entity, or address.
• EGFD #4 STR Life and Safety Inspection Program
• What to expect during your self inspection
• Community Connect (self inspection website EGFD)
• Community Connect FAQ

Wildlife Protection and Trash Refuse

Keep wildlife wild and prohibit animals from getting into refuse containers. 

Fraser Municipal Code Article 7 Protect and maintain wildlife in the Town and surrounding areas and minimize the risk of dangerous interaction between humans and wildlife.

All residential containers that receive refuse edible by wildlife must be secured inside the home or garage. Residents unable to keep their refuse containers inside the home or garage shall store their refuse in a wildlife-proof refuse container or enclosure approved by the Town Building Official.

Residents with curbside pickup shall place refuse containers at the curb, alley or public right-of-way at or after 6:00 a.m. on the morning of scheduled pickup. After pickup, all containers must be removed from the curb, alley or public right-of-way by 8:00 p.m. on the same day.

If neither of these options are viable , the town operates The Drop a Pay-as-you-throw trash center which is available for anyone to utilize. It is open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6 pm. For more information and pricing click here.

If wildlife gets into your trash refuse you can receive a violation and be required to use a wildlife proof refuse container. Violations first offense $100, second offense $200 and third constitute a misdemeanor and will require a mandatory appearance in Municipal Court.

Application Fee

The annual application fee is one hundred and fifty dollars $150. Registration must be renewed annually, and the annual term for registration shall commence upon approval of the application. Proof of current registration must be posted in a conspicuous location within the short-term rental property. The application fee is to finance the cost of administering and ensuring compliance of terms, conditions and requirements for short-term rental operations.

Permit Fee

The annual permit fee is a per bedroom fee. A bedroom is according to the property assessor plus every additional sleeping area with a bed, not including pull out or slide out sofas, will be counted as an additional bedroom. Studios are counted as one bedroom. The permit fee is for the purpose of funding affordable housing initiatives and programs as approved by the Fraser Housing Authority.  

The property shall have a Business License or a Short-Term Rental Operating License to operate in the Town.

Business License

The property management company will hold one business license for all STRs they manage. The business license must be renewed annually, and the fee is $40 and can be obtained with this link. A business license runs June 1- May 31.  The license must be posted in a conspicuous location, at the home or at the property management company. 

Short-Term Rental Operating License

A homeowner will hold a Short-Term Rental Operating License as a self-managed property. The STR Operating License must be renewed annually, and the fee is $40. The renewal will coincide with the expiration of the Short -Term Rental Permit and can be obtained with this link. The license must be posted in a conspicuous location at the home. 

Violations

Any person found to be advertising for rent or renting a short-term rental unit in violation of this article, will be notified for their 1st Violation warning by certified mail, return receipt requested, to cease and desist all offending actions. Upon receipt of the notice, the offending party shall have ten (10) business days to correct the offending action. Options would include, for example, removing the offending advertisement, ceasing the rental of the offending unit(s), bringing the rental property into compliance of this article, or obtaining a short-term rental permit. After the ten (10) business day period has ended without correction of the offending action or upon any further violation, the offending party shall be determined to be in violation of this section and shall be fined per the 2nd Violation and so forth as listed in the administrative penalty structure below in ten (10) business day increments until the offending action has been corrected or further legal action is taken as set forth in Section 1-4-10 of this code. The Town may levy an administrative penalty in separate ten (10) day increments within a 12-month rolling period for failure to comply with the provisions of this Short-Term Rental Regulation:

Sales Tax

All STRs must maintain a state sales tax license and remit the required sales and lodging taxes through the Colorado Department of Revenue. Current Sales Tax Rates: Fraser 5%, County 1.3%, State 2.9% and Lodging 2%.  A .2% increase in the Lodging Tax was approved by the voters in the November General Election, effective January 1, 2025.

Location

Is your property located in Fraser or unincorporated Grand County?
Please use the link below to determine your location. All areas of color are the Town of Fraser.
Fraser Map

Not Located in Fraser? Use this link to access the Grand County Short Term Rental page.