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Does Vrbo collect and remit my Breckenridge sales tax?
Vrbo started collecting and remitting all short term rental tax on bookings made on and after January 1st, 2020.
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Does AirBnB collect and remit my Breckenridge sales tax?
Airbnb started collecting and remitting all short term rental taxes on bookings made on and after October 1st, 2019.
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Who is responsible for paying for the license?
The accommodation unit owner must ensure the BOLT license for the unit has been paid. Property management companies and those that rent the accommodation unit for a profit must maintain a valid separate business license to cover all of the accommodations units that they rent.
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Do I need a license before advertising my accommodation unit/short term rental?
Yes, owners are required to obtain an accommodation unit license prior to advertising their property for rent.
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Where can I find the Town requirements for advertising an accommodation unit?
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How do I list my license number in my online advertisements?
The license number can be entered in the license/permit field of the listing and/or in the listing details. The format must be “Breckenridge Business License No. [Insert number]”
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What if I own a timeshare and advertise it on my own to rent?
Each timeshare unit should be licensed in the Town and the associated license number must be displayed in advertisements for a specific unit. An owner that advertises their timeshare unit to rent may either contact their homeowner association or the finance department to obtain the timeshare unit’s individual license number. The license number the owner should use is the Town license assigned to the unit on the deed that assigns the current ownership.
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What if I recently purchased my unit and plan to rent it out?
There are available licenses in only certain areas in town.
For details and to submit an application or a request to be placed on the waitlist visit www.townofbreckenridge.com/shortterm
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How do I find out if my property is located with the Town?
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Can I pan for gold or collect artifacts?
Collecting and removing artifacts or natural features (including gold) from the Town or County open space lands is prohibited. This regulation is enforced to prevent the loss of our natural and historical heritage. Please, take only pictures and leave only footprints.
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Is there anywhere to camp locally?
Camping is prohibited on Town or County open space lands but is allowed on the White River National Forest with a two-week maximum. Popular camping areas can be found along Tiger Road and on the North Fork of the Swan River. It is the camper’s responsibility to understand property boundaries to avoid being ticketed for illegal camping. Contact the U.S. Forest Service Dillon Ranger District for information on local National Forest camping options.
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How can I learn more about the Open Space program?
There are many ways to learn more and get involved with the Town’s Open Space program, including: accessing the Town website, contacting town staff (websiteopenspace@townofbreckenridge.com), volunteering for a Friends of Breckenridge Trails event, attending monthly BOSAC meetings, and liking the Friends of Breckenridge Trails on Facebook or Twitter.
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Where can I go that is dog-friendly?
Within Town limits, dogs are required to be leashed. Outside of Town limits, dogs may be under voice command, with the exception of the recpath, where dogs are required to be leashed. Dogs are prohibited in select areas within Town (Cucumber Gulch Preserve, Kingdom Park, Riverwalk Lawn, and the golf course). More information on dog uses can be found in the dog-specific Town brochure.
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What are the most challenging local trails?
The Town of Breckenridge is located at 9,600 feet in elevation and many local trails climb to above 11,000 or 12,000 feet in elevation, which can be challenging for any trail users. There are also some trails that offer more technical challenges (roots, rocks, drops). The Wheeler Trail and portions of the Colorado Trail offer the challenging combination of high elevation, technical terrain, and steep grades.The Breckenridge and Summit County Hiking and Biking Trail map also highlights various trails that are labeled “most difficult”.
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What are the best trails for beginners or kids?
Locally, the recpath is a good place for beginner trail users because it is asphalt and relatively flat. For dirt trails, the River Trail, B&B Trail and the Wirepatch Trail offer less-difficult trail access for beginners, and the French Creek, F&D Placer and Reservoir Trails provide a more stable, compacted crusher fine trail surface. The Breckenridge and Summit County Hiking and Biking Trail map also highlights various trails that are labeled “easiest”.
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Where can I go that is hiking-only?
Both area federally-designated wilderness areas (Ptarmigan Ridge and Eagle’s Nest) exclude all bikes. Most of the Town and Summit County trails in the system are open to both bikers and hikers. A few trails (Iowa Hill, B&B Spur and Columbine) are not recommended for bikes due to staircases or other barriers on the trails. Spruce Creek Trail / Mohawk Lakes and the high altitude Wheeler Trail, although technically open to bicycles, see very limited bicycle use. Please, be courteous and share the trails!
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Are there any downhill-only (directional) trails?
Locally, B-Line and Barney Flow Trails are designated downhill-traffic only trails. Those trails are purpose-built for mountain bikes traveling downhill. All other trails on the system are open to two-way (uphill and downhill) traffic.
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Who has the right of way on the trails? Hikers? Uphill traffic?
Bicyclists should yield to hikers and equestrians. Descending cyclists should also yield to all uphill traffic. This approach is consistent with the International Mountain Bicyclists Association (IMBA) Rules of the Trail. Signs have been installed on some popular local trails promoting trail etiquette. Please, be courteous and share the trails!
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Why all the berms?
Berms are used on a limited number of multi-use trails to prevent trail damage and manage trail user speeds. Berms are elevated, in-sloped turns that allow hikers, runners and cyclists to carry momentum through corners rather than stop and navigate each turn on a descent. Berms require less maintenance than a classic switchback trail design because cyclists do not have to aggressively brake or stop above the turn. When appropriately designed, all trail users (hikers, runners, mountain bikes) can maintain a more consistent speed on a turn. Berms exist on several local trails (Barney Flow, Carter Park, Slalom, V3, Sidedoor and Aspen Alley) where a descent and soil types dictate their use.
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Are any properties exempt from paying the accommodation unit regulatory fee?
The regulatory fee will not be imposed where an accommodation unit is the license holder's primary residence and is rented out for a period of time not to exceed 21 days out of the year. Please contact us at str@townofbreckenridge.com to apply for the primary residence exemption.
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How can I report a downed tree, a drainage issue or other open space issue?
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How much does it cost to get an accommodation unit/short-term rental license?
An owner of a short term rental must pay the annual accommodation unit license and the annual accommodation unit regulatory fee. Per Town Code a license will not be issued if the proper fee is not paid.
The annual fee for an accommodation unit license is based on the number of bedrooms in the unit or house as follows:
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Studio Unit
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$75.00
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One-Bedroom Unit
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$100.00
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Two-Bedroom Unit
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$125.00
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Three-Bedroom Unit
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$150.00
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Four or more Bedroom Unit
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$175.00
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The accommodation unit regulatory fee commences January 1, 2021 and is due at the same time as the annual accommodation unit license. The annual accommodation unit regulatory fee for license holders is $756.00 per bedroom/studio without a limit on the number of bedroom charged.
Example: Owner of a four bedroom house would owe annual fees of $3199 ($175 for the annual license and $3780 for the annual accommodation unit regulatory fee).
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What is the muddy meter and how does it work?
The muddy meter is an innovative sign placed at several trail access points that allows trail users to communicate with others regarding the current status of the trail. There are three settings on the muddy meter: Good, Fair and Poor. As trail users travel the trails, they are encouraged to adjust the muddy meter to the current trail condition, thereby educating other trail users in real time regarding local trail conditions.
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How do I know which trails are dry and open?
The Town of Breckenridge maintains a seasonal trail conditions report (spring and fall). Once per week, or more often as needed, a spreadsheet is updated outlining trails that are dry, muddy, snowy, and open or closed. This tool allows trail users to educate themselves before using the trail system. Sound judgment is still needed so that users turn around and avoid muddy trails.
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Are all of your trails non-motorized?
Most of the trails in the Town of Breckenridge trail system are non-motorized; however, the Golden Horseshoe, just east of Town, contains numerous motorized double-tracks and some motorized singletracks. The Golden Horseshoe area is largely managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Summit County and the Town of Breckenridge. All trails are closed unless signed open. Please travel on open system routes only.
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What does it mean to respond to a complaint? Is the Responsible Agent required to respond in person?
Not necessarily, a responsible agent (or alternate responsible agent, if applicable) may initially respond to a complaint by contacting the renter of the accommodation unit, by telephone, other electronic form of communication, or in person, and requesting the renter to take such action as is required to eliminate the problem that was the subject of the complaint. A proper response to a complaint may also require the responsible agent (or alternate responsible agent, if applicable) to visit the accommodation unit if such action is necessary to attempt in good faith to eliminate the problem that was the subject of the complaint. A responsible agent (or an alternate responsible agent if applicable), is not required to, and should not, place themselves in a situation that could cause them physical harm in order to attempt to address a complaint.
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Who maintains the trails?
The Town of Breckenridge has a six-person seasonal trail crew and Summit County Government has a two-person seasonal trail crew. Together, they manage much of the trail system. The U.S. Forest Service also has a crew for the National Forest system routes. Volunteers greatly assist all land managers with trail construction and maintenance. Local volunteer opportunities can be found through the Friends of Breckenridge Trails, Summit County Open Space and Trails, Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, Summit Fat Tire Society, and Summit County Off Road Riders, among others.
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Who owns the land under all the trails?
Land ownership beneath the trails varies widely, but includes National Forest, public open space, and private property. The Town and Summit County Government have acquired over 4,500 acres of open space lands through their open space programs since 1996. Many trail easements have also been dedicated, allowing public trail access to private lands. Please stay on designated system trails to avoid trespassing.
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What is the difference between a Responsible Agent and a Rental Agent?
A rental agent is a management company, or other person employed or engaged by the licensee to advertise the accommodation unit for rent, or to remit any required tax to the Town. A rental agent can act as responsible agent if designated by the licensee.
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What is the easiest trail access from Main Street?
The Pence Miller Trail can be accessed via Mountain Thunder Drive (50 Mountain Thunder Drive), one block west of Main Street. Carter Park (300 South High Street) also offers immediate in-town access to the trail network.
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Does a Responsible Agent need to register with the Town?
A responsible agent must obtain a Town Business License with the Town if the agent is engaged in business within the Town and receiving compensation for acting as a registered agent. If the responsible agent is a personal contact of the accommodation unit owner and not receiving compensation, then they do not need to obtain a Town Business License.
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How many miles of singletrack do you have?
The Town of Breckenridge, together with Summit County, manages over 50 miles of singletrack trail in the greater Breckenridge area. Those trails connect to many additional miles of U.S. Forest Service-managed singletrack interspersed with various historical cart paths, burro trails, and double tracks. The total trail network length in the Upper Blue River basin in Summit County is over 250 miles.
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How can I find the trails?
The Town has over 120 access posts located throughout town, providing public trail access from downtown to the extensive backcountry trail system. Popular local trailheads include Carter Park (300 South High Street), in French Gulch (0562 French Gulch Road), on Tiger Road (3000 Tiger Road), by the Stephen C. West Ice Arena (189 Boreas Pass Road) and in many other locations.
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What is a Responsible Agent? What is the Responsible Agents’ role?
A management company, rental agent, or individual who is identified by a licensee as the licensee’s responsible agent. The responsible agent must be available twenty four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, to respond to any complaint filed with or through the Town, or a website provided by the Town for such purpose, about the operation or condition of the licensee's accommodation unit. Such responsible agent shall respond to a complaint within a sixty (60) minutes of receiving notice of such complaint.
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Where can I get a map of the trails?
The Hiking and Biking Trail map of the Breckenridge area is available free online or a waterproof, hard copy can be purchased at the Breckenridge Welcome Center (203 South Main Street) and local outdoor retail stores.
