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Eagle County Hits Pause on STR Rules—Focuses on Data First

After years of discussion, Eagle County officials are putting the brakes on new short-term rental (STR) regulations—for now. Instead, the county will take a lighter approach: gathering data rather than rolling out new rules.

Since 2021, there’s been ongoing talk about how to manage STRs across the county. But during a recent meeting, the Board of County Commissioners agreed not to pursue broad regulations. Their reasoning? Most STRs in Eagle County are already governed by homeowners associations (HOAs) or metro districts that have their own rules in place.

Of the roughly 5,200 STRs countywide, about 2,000 are in unincorporated areas. And of those, the majority are in areas like Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, and Arrowhead—resort-style communities that already oversee their own rental policies. Imposing a countywide ordinance could duplicate existing regulations and potentially push properties out of the rental pool.

County staff presented three options:

1. Create a blanket ordinance—but risk redundancy.
2. Customize regulation by area—but risk legal trouble over unequal treatment.
3. Skip new rules and monitor data—the option ultimately chosen.

This path allows the county to track rental activity, safety standards, and health-related data, while offering support and resources to HOAs and metro districts managing STRs themselves.

“Neighborhood-by-neighborhood is the way to go,” said Commissioner Tom Boyd, noting that localized control respects community differences.

Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney added that while her neighborhood has no STR rules, Boyd’s does—and that contrast proves why a one-size-fits-all policy wouldn’t work.

Local stakeholders are on board. Jim Clancy, Executive Director of Beaver Creek Resort Company, praised the move and pledged to share data to support the county’s efforts.

“The commissioners did a great job listening,” Clancy said.

For now, Eagle County is opting for flexibility over force, prioritizing collaboration over regulation. The message to STR owners? No sweeping changes yet—but expect more data-driven oversight and a growing emphasis on local control.

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