Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

Each residence is allowed one guest permit with their residential permit application. There is no physical guest pass issued. When applying, you must add a vehicle that will serve as your guest vehicle. Manage your guest vehicle in the parking permit portal by logging in to your account, clicking on your name in the upper right corner of the screen, and selecting "your permits." Edit your guest's vehicle by clicking on the pencil on the right side of the guest's vehicle and entering your guest's plate number.

Parking permits are available for purchase or renewal starting the month they expire.

Residents or businesses can change their plate number assigned in the parking permit portal by logging in to their account and clicking on their name on the upper right corner of the screen and selecting your permits then editing the vehicle information by clicking on the pencil on the right side of the vehicle.

There is a map located on this web-site you may view. Additionally, signs are posted throughout the town on each block that has been zoned for permits.

No, you must pay to park in the business district from Aspen to Alder and on adjoining side streets where posted. All other streets allow free two-hour parking, permits exempt. The center lane has a 30 minute limit by permit only. You may not drop off or pick pedestrians up from the center lane. Centerlane permits are designated for Delivery Companies (i.e. Fed-Ex, U.P.S, Budweiser) and Colorado Avenue business are eligible for one transferrable Centerlane permit.

Unmanned aircraft system use in the Town of Telluride is prohibited without a Film, Photography, and Drone Permit issued by the Clerk's Department. Click here to learn more.

The waitlists for Shandoka, Virginia Placer and the Boarding House are very long, and we do not anticipate housing coming available before Spring, possibly even Summer.

Pets are not permitted at Virginia Placer or the Boarding House. Only ESA animals are allowed at Shandoka.

Yes. Once your name is selected for housing, you will then be required to provide proof of a job or job offer.

Onsight parking is very limited. It is preferred that tenants do not have a vehicle. If needed, they can check in with the marshals for parking availability.

The Telluride Marshall’s office is now in charge of issuing parking permits for the parking lot.

Application fees can be added to the first months rent and do not have to be paid at time of application drop-off.

All adults in the apartment must work at least 1000 hours per year within the boundaries of the Telluride R-1 School District and be legal residents of the United States. Exceptions are available for applicants with disabilities, elderly applicants and families who have been issued a HUD housing assistance voucher - please contact Shandoka staff for exception details.

150sq/ft. Comes with regular twin bed/mattress, mini fridge, desk/chair, storage locker and chest. None of these items can be removed from the room in order to accommodate the prospective tenants personal items. There is also ski storage located outside of the unit.

Photos of units and BH layout are on our web page

All utilities are included at the Boarding House. 

No animals are aloud at the Boarding House. If a prospective tenant has a emotional support/service animal we will make reasonable accommodations on the Shandoka waitlist.

Its telluride, everything is close.

Below is a list of items I recommend new tenants bring with them. This list is directly off of our web page for easy reference to perspective tenants. 

You Bring

Recommended Restroom Items

 Shower Caddy

 Shower Soap

 Bath Towel

 Shower Shoes

 Hand Soap

 Hand Towels

 Toilet Paper

Recommended Kitchenware

 Spoons/Knives/Forks

 Cups/Coffee Mugs

 Soup/Cereal Bowls

Recommended Miscellaneous Items

 Combination Lock for Ski Locker

 Bike Lock

 Coffee Filters

Recommended Bedding

 Sheets to fit a standard twin bed

 Comforter

 Pillows

*No toiletries will be provided

We Supply

 Coffee maker

 Toaster

 Blender

 Dry/Wet Measuring Cups/Spoons Set

 Pots/Pans

 Mixing Bowls

 Knife set

 Spatulas/Stirring spoons/Can

openers/Peeler/Whisks/Masher/Grater

Tongs/Ladle/Scissors-Sheers/Rolling Pin

 Oven Mitts

 Soap/Sponges/Dishwasher soap

 Trash Bins/Bags

To register for programming in town park please go to our registration portal for more information and to create an account:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/telluride/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

We offer different youth and adult activities depending on the season. Our website will provide you with the most current activities available for enrollment.

Yes, in exchange for an ID, we have various balls, some tennis and pickleball rackets and frisbees. The library also offers some equipment. Check with the Wilkinson Public Library for seasonal availability. 

Yes, an application must be reviewed by department staff per Land Use Code regulations. Once you have submitted your application, an on-site visit typically occurs next in order to assess the health of the tree and nature of the surrounding area. Review your requirements in Land Use Code Article 3 Division 5. Tree Removal Application

Yes! You need a permit to install a sign for your business. 

 In an effort to preserve the traditional nature of Town, all signage goes through staff-level review with the Planning Department. Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness must occur prior to installation. 

A HARC Sign Application and Land Use Code Regulations (Article 3, Division 4) can be found on the Historic Preservation Department's webpage. Copies are also available in the Planning Department located at Rebekah Hall, 113 W. Columbia Avenue, Telluride. 

We have configured our camping software to optimize our campsites by site type to maximize our occupancy and reduce the need to piecemeal together a reservation. 

At the time of the initial search, the system is searching all options to make that request happen. In the event of an optimization, the site type will remain the same (Premium, Standard, Walk-in), and the site length will not decrease (30', 25', 20'). Site #'s will automatically lock in 3 days prior to your arrival. Please note: If you choose to piecemeal a reservation together outside of the system optimizing, your reservation cannot be altered by the staff or the software.

All internal moves will be coordinated with P&R office staff daily,

The Terms and Conditions (campground rules and regulations) are provided for review and acknowledgement at the time of your booking. The Terms and Conditions must be signed prior to checking in with Campground Attendant at 3:00 daily. 

A Group Booking is defined as multiple bookings made by the same individual for the same nights for multiple campsites.

Due to the incredibly high demand; Group Bookings are NOT permitted.  This will be audited by P&R staff, and any group bookings will result in automatic cancellation(s). If you are planning a group event, each arriving party should book their own campsite. 

PLEASE NOTE: Multiple reservations/bookings made on the same confirmation number cannot be cancelled or modified online.

An individual camper can stay a maximum of 7 nights in a 30 day period of time and a maximum of 14 days for the entire season. We do not offer extended stay options or winter camping. 

• A maximum of 6 people and 2 vehicles at a vehicle campsite (Premium and Standard) and 4 people with one standard size vehicle at a primitive walk-in campsite are permitted. 
• Limiting the amount of usage on a site helps prevent erosion of the campsite. 
• If you have more than the maximum number of people allowed, another site will need to be booked if available.

Campers are allowed to have walk-in guests: 

• All guest vehicles must be parked legally outside of the campground in an authorized parking area. 
• Guests are permitted during the day until 9:00 pm, but only a maximum number of 6 people in the vehicle campsites and 4 people in the primitive sites are allowed at night/overnight.

All reservations must be made online. No payments are accepted over the phone or in-person.

Yes, all children are counted toward the total capacity of each campsite.

Parking is very limited in the Town of Telluride and last minute options can be very expensive, so please plan accordingly:

• ONLY Two (2) vehicles (or 4 motorcycles maximum) are permitted on the Premium and Standard campsites. 
• ONLY one RV is permitted per site based on the site/size limitations. Please note that a Sprinter style van may be considered a Class B RV. 
• Daytime campground visitors must park in the main parking lot of the park or other authorized town parking.
• If you are joining an existing camping party already in the campground and your vehicle is not registered, you will not be permitted to drive your vehicle to the campsite. Please plan accordingly.

Only authorized camping vehicles are permitted in the campground. 

• Vehicles not registered prior to check-in will not be permitted into the campground
• Only 2 vehicles permitted at the Premium and Standard campsites. 
• Only one vehicle permitted for walk-in tent camping. NOTE: this parking spot is not next to the campsite and sleeping in vehicles is not permitted at the walk-in tent camping parking area.

Attached is a Parking Map generated by the town Marshal illustrating the limited parking options.

Please plan accordingly. 

RV’s and Tour Bus Dumping

The septage receiving station operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed on weekends, holidays, and designated blackout dates. RVs and Buses are permitted to access the septage receiving station by opening the manhole located in front of the wastewater treatment plant at 12000 Hwy 145. Users are required to contact the Wastewater front desk before dumping and to settle the applicable fee (refer to the contact details below). Non-potable water is available for RVs to clean their systems and address spills; however, trash disposal and potable water services are currently unavailable. 

 2025 Black Out Dates

 The TRWWTP will not typically accept loads from any RV’s or buses during the following dates. These dates are typically problematic for the TRWWTP to accept septage due to events in the immediate region. Emergency situations can typically be accommodated, but please call the front desk first to arrange.

• June 15 through July 5
• December 20 through January 10
• Town Holidays: MLK day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Martin Luther King Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas and New Years’

2025  Fees

Fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card in person at the TRWWTP at the time of dumping. 

• RV Dump Fees ………………………………………   $30.00
• Tour Bus Dump Fees ……………………………..  $30.00
• 970.728.6075

Reservations cannot be resold; however if you want to transfer your reservation to a friend, please make sure that the PRE online check-in information reflects the arriving camper and vehicle information. 

When checking in on-site with the Campground Attendant, arriving camper(s) must provide the last name on the original reservation.

NOTE: this camper and vehicle information cannot be changed once it has been submitted, so please plan accordingly.

No Call No Show (cannot be cancelled online - managed through the office)

• All campers who do not show up for their reservation by check-out time of 2:00 pm the day after scheduled arrival AND the P&R Office has not been notified of a delayed arrival, the remainder of the reservation will be forfeited and no refund will be processed.
  • For example, if you were scheduled to arrive on May 12th for 3:00 pm MT check-in and you do not arrive by 2:00 pm MT May 13th (for a multiple-night stay), the remainder of your reservation will be forfeited.

For the safety and consideration of our campers, we do not provide any arriving or on-site camper information.

• All arriving camper and vehicle information must be completed with no anticipated changes prior to arriving on-site.
  • 2 days before your arrival date, you will receive an email prompting you to check in online. During this online pre-check-in process, you will need to provide the names of all campers and details about any vehicles. Once submitted, this information cannot be changed, so please plan accordingly.
• All camper and vehicle information must be received prior to checking in on-site with the campground attendant between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm MT.

Quiet hours at the campground are from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am daily. Please be courteous of your camping neighbors.

Low decibel (non-diesel) generators are ONLY permitted between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Please plan accordingly.

No wood burning is ever permitted in the Town Park Campground. Failure to comply may result in camping privileges being revoked. Charcoal grills are provided at each of the vehicle sites (Standard and Premium) for charcoal only.

No, the campground does not have electric hook-ups, water, or sewer. 

• There is a bathroom/shower facility with a separate dishwashing station available on-site and potable water is accessible for campers staying in the Town Park Campground.  
• Low-decibel (non-diesel) generators are permitted between the hours of 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm daily. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• The closest campground with electric hook-ups available is Matterhorn Campground.

Potable water is available for Town Park campers only.

No, your campground fee only covers your overnight reservation at your campsite.  For town park recreation programming, please visit here.

Guest Wi-Fi is available at the campground. No password is required. Please note: During festivals, it can be limited.

Restroom/Shower/Dishwashing Facility - all-in-one facility on-site includes restrooms, showers, dishwashing station, trash, and recycling. 

• Shower Facility  is Token Operated:
  • NEW! Each token is valued at $1.00 which equates to 75 seconds of hot water 
    (...in case you were digging for your calculator: $4.00 = 5 minutes of hot water). 
  • The token machines are bill to token (no coins or credit cards accepted)). Please note that the machine will dispense the amount in tokens that you insert bills for and the office is not set up to refund for tokens.

Yes, dogs are welcome in the Town Park Campground during our normal campground operations. We ask that dogs be kept on leashes while in the Campground and not left unattended. Please no livestock in the Campground. The Town of Telluride does not have a dog park.

No. Livestock is not permitted in the Town of Telluride campground.

The campground is situated on the eastern edge of the Town of Telluride, just a few blocks away from the commercial district. You can easily access the Galloping Goose, a free shuttle bus that loops around the town, from just outside the main entrance to the Town Park.

Your Campground Attendant or the P&R staff at the Town Park Info Center will be good sources for local information and trail maps. Additional information is available at the Telluride Visitors Center located next to Elks Park on Colorado Avenue.

• Please do not leave anything odiferous out at your campsite, as it will not only attract bears, but other wildlife such as ravens and ground squirrels who can make a mess at your site.
• Recommend campers store food and other items in a hard-sided vehicle or camping unit constructed of solid non-pliable material.
• There are communal bear boxes available in close proximity to all campsites. 
• Please visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website for detailed information on living with bears.

It is prohibited for individuals to camp or sleep overnight in or on any Town-owned park, open space, or other public property, or to remain within or on such lands beyond the hours of authorized public access or use. This regulation is outlined in Town Ordinance (7-2-40 & 10-4-60), and fines may be imposed for non-compliance. Camping on private property is allowed only after obtaining permission from the property owners.

No, there are no other campgrounds or RV parks located within the Town of Telluride.

In order for children to attend the pool without a parent or guardian at least 15 years of age, they must meet all of the following requirements: 

• pass the deep end swim test, 
• be at least 54 inches tall & 
• be at least 10 years of age. 

Parents & guardians must accompany their children to the pool until all of the above requirements have been met.

All patrons, whether swimming, supervising, or watching, must pay to enter the facility.

No, the pool is only open May 29th through August 24th this year.

The Peaks Resort and Spa in Mountain Village has an indoor pool. 

The facility’s maximum occupancy is dependent upon patron to guard ratio, programming & various other factors; non-swimmers are included in the maximum occupancy.

• Parent and Child: Parent participation and swim diaper required.  Recommended age is 9 months – 2 years, 11 months.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.
• Aqua Tots: Required skills are a willingness to get in the pool.  Recommended age is 3-5.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.
• Level 1: Water Exploration:  Required skills are putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles with their nose.  Recommended age is 4 and up.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.
• Level 2: Primary Skills:  Required skills are front and back float.  Recommended age is 5 and up.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.
• Level 3: Stroke Readiness:  Required skills are front and back crawl.  Recommended age is 6 & up.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.
• Level 4: Stroke Development:  Required skills are breast and side strokes.  Recommended age is 7 and up.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.
• Level 5: Stroke Refinement:  Required skills are all strokes.  Recommended age is 8 and up.  All sessions are 8 days in length; however, the days of the week vary from session to session.

Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a tightly fitting swim diaper or plastic covering.

All toys must be approved by staff.  Staff reserves the right to allow only as many toys as they deem safe.  There may be times during which no toys are allowed in the pool.

Floatation devices must be USCG Type III or better.

Alcohol & smoking are prohibited in the pool area.  Patrons who appear to be under the influence will be denied admission or subject to eviction.  

Food & drink are not permitted on the deck or in the pool, please keep all food & drink in the grass.  

No shallow water diving; diving is only permitted in the deep end of the pool from the southern deck.  Back flips, front flips, inverse jumps, backward facing jumps, spinning jumps, cartwheels &/or entries into the water that are deemed unsafe are not permitted.

Per state law, patrons must shower with soap before entering the pool.

If you have diarrhea, open wounds, sores, an illness or any other infectious or contagious condition, you shouldn’t be swimming.  Bandages of any kind are not permitted.  

Proper swim attire must be worn & is subject to approval by staff.  Swimmers must wear clean, colorfast garments that are suitable for swimming & do not interfere with their safety or the quality of the water.  Clean water shoes are permitted.  Clothing including cutoffs, colored cotton, street clothes, garments or braces with exposed metal, underwear, or clothing worn for exercising immediately prior to swimming are prohibited.

Pool memberships are available for immediate family members only. Each member of the family would need to be listed on the membership, as memberships cannot be split or shared. Memberships purchased prior to swim lessons provide a 10% discount on lessons. 

Regular Municipal Elections are held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in odd-numbered years unless otherwise required by Colorado Constitution Article X, Section 20 or C.R.S. § 1-41-101, et seq. All special and regular elections are nonpartisan. The next regular election is scheduled for November 2, 2027.

Most Citizen Electors can now register, verify, and/or update their voter registration online at www.GoVoteColorado.com.

Town Residents can register in person at:

San Miguel County Clerk & Recorder—Elections, 305 W. Colorado, Telluride, CO 81435

or

 Any State of Colorado Driver’s License Agency

Permanent Resident Card Holders must register in person at: 

Town Hall, 135 W. Columbia Ave., Telluride, CO 81435 

Past election information can be found online through our electronic records portal.

Yes, the Town of Telluride adopted contribution limits for candidates, candidate committees, and political committees. See Telluride Municipal Code 2-1-100 for details. Additional Campaign Finance information can be found through the Colorado Secretary of State.

Contact Town Clerk Tiffany Kavanaugh at (970) 728-2157 or via email tkavanaugh@telluride-co.gov. 

Campaign Finance forms should be submitted electronically to the Clerk's Office, 135 W Columbia Ave, Telluride, CO 81435. Links to appropriate forms can be found on the Campaign Finance page.

• For businesses located outside Telluride, the fee depends on how many employees will actually work in Telluride — not the total number of employees in your business. Please include this number on your application.

• For short-term rental licenses, the cost depends on the license type and the number of sleeping rooms in the property (including lofts and nooks).

For more details, check the Fee Structure or see Telluride Municipal Code Section 6-1-20.

All business licenses expire on December 31st each year and must be renewed by January 1st.

Payment for the renewal is due by January 6th every year.

Yes! If you apply starting October 1st through the end of the year, your license fee will be prorated at half the regular fee.

If you have any physical presence in Telluride—like meeting clients, advertising, or delivering goods for payment—you need a business license, even if your main office is outside town.

However, you may need a sales tax license. To get one, apply like you would for a business license, but be sure to write in your application that you only need a sales tax license.

The Business License Administrator will then approve a zero-fee business license with a non-expiring sales tax license attached.

No. Being registered with the State of Colorado does not replace the need for a Telluride business license or sales tax license if you have a physical presence or taxable activity in town.

You still need to apply for the appropriate licenses with the Town of Telluride.

Yes. Please contact the Telluride Business License Administrator at (970) 728-2159 to let them know your sale date so they can close your account.

You will keep getting email reminders until your account is officially closed. Keep in mind, your account cannot be closed until all taxes owed to the Town have been paid.

Non-profits don’t need a business license in Telluride (per Telluride Municipal Code 6-1-50).

However, depending on what your event involves, you might still need to get a zero-fee tax license to collect and pay taxes to the Town.

For bigger festivals or if you’re unsure whether you need a business license, please check the Festival Event Business License Policy for more details.

No. The Town of Telluride uses a paperless system called MUNIRevs for business licenses. All applications must be submitted online at telluride.munirevs.com.

If you don’t have a computer, there’s a computer kiosk in the Town Hall lobby, and you can also use computers at the Wilkinson Public Library.

The Administrative Services Office does not handle sales tax. Please reach out to the Finance Department at 970-728-8453.

Please reach out to either the Administrative Assistant or Public Information Officer and they will be happy to transfer your question to the appropriate department. 

Administrative Assistant: 970-728-2156, Email

Public Information Officer: 970-728-2165, Email

Please reach out to KOTO Radio or the Marshal's Department for lost and found. 

San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder

305 W. Colorado Ave 1st Floor

Telluride, CO 81435

The public shower facility is located at the pool entrance and the cost is $3.00 for 5 minutes of hot water. There is token machine just outside the restroom that will convert your bills into tokens. Please note that the office cannot buy back tokens, so please only purchase what you will use.

We have multiple facilities available to reserve. You must submit a permit request for approval, those permits can be found HERE

Parking is very limited in the town of Telluride. There is a commuter parking lot located on the west end of town that is free for all day parking. Recommend walking, riding your bike or using the town shuttle.

The San Miguel County Clerk and Recorder is responsible for car registrations in the Town of Telluride. Please head over to the San Miguel County's website for more information on how to register your vehicle. 

Marriage Licenses are issued by San Miguel County.

San Miguel County records can be found on their website. 

The Marshal's Department handles business and residential parking permits. The parking permit information page has information and applications for parking permits.

The Finance Department is responsible for utility billing.

Please reach out to the Marshal's Department.

You can call the Galloping Goose office at (970) 728-2179.  Please leave the approximate time you rode the bus, description of the item, and your contact information.  We can look in out Lost and Found and check the bus for your item.  You are also welcome to stop by the Public Works building and check the lost and found yourself during regular office hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  Public Works is located at 1370 Black Bear Road.

The Galloping Goose will stop at any street corner in town along the route.

Yes! You need a permit to install a sign for your business. 

 In an effort to preserve the traditional nature of the Town, all signage goes through a staff-level review with the Planning Department. Issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness must occur prior to installation. A HARC Sign Application and Land Use Code Regulations (Article 3, Division 4) can be found on the department’s page.

Copies are also available in the Planning Department, Rebekah Hall, 113 W. Columbia Avenue, Telluride. 

Payments can be made 

• online at Xpress Bill Pay
• by phone
  • 1 (800) 766-2350 Xpress Bill Pay Customer Support
  • (970) 728-2162 Telluride Finance Department
• Mail a check
  • Town of Telluride, PO Box 397, Telluride, CO 81435.

Xpress Bill Pay is a 3rd party payment processor that works closely with the Town of Telluride to provide:

•  Bill-paying services
•  24-7 access using any device to your utility account 
• Used to arrange auto-payments 

Xpress Bill Pay’s Customer Support is available by calling 1(800) 766-2350.

The Town of Telluride uses a 3rd party program, MUNIRevs to:

• Process business license applications
• Renewal of business licenses
• Sales and excise tax licenses and remittance

If you need to apply for a business license or pay sales tax, please create an account with MUNIRevs.

For assistance creating your MUNIRevs account or connecting to your existing business account, please contact the MUNIRevs Support Department at (888) 751-1911.

The Town is no longer using MUNIRevs for STR business licensing and our new STR licensing software will launch in early April of 2024.  Please check the STR Page for more information and updates.

Real Estate Transfer Tax is a 3% tax paid on the sale of properties within the Town of Telluride and Sunset Ridge. There are several exemptions from RETT which can be found in our Municipal Code.

You can create an account at the Town of Telluride MuniRevs website to pay sales and excise tax.

You must have sales tax remittance of the below amounts for three consecutive months to change your current filing frequency.

• Annually $10 or less
• Semi Annually $10-20
• Quarterly $10-20 or $20-40
• Monthly $40 or more

First Step:

• Check for water leaks in home & property (E.g. running toilets, irrigation, hose bibs, dripping faucets, water heaters)
  •  1 running toilet can use approximately 1,000 gallons per day
• Have you had more people in the home/property recently

Second Step:

Contact a plumber to investigate water usage further.

Third Step:

After examining your property, if you have questions, please contact Utilities Billing.

You may dump your sewage at the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Please follow the steps below: 

1. Call 970-728-6075 prior to arrival to schedule the dumping of your waste. Open for dumping Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm only
2. Pay a fee (cash or check) at the front desk prior to dumping - RV/Tour Bus Dump fee is $30.00 - Fee schedule for all other sewage haulers
3. Blackout Dates (The facility is not available for dumping.)
   • June 15th through July 5th
   • December 20th through January 10th

Click here to review the 2026 TRWWTP Septage Policy.

You can reach out to the Water Treatment Plant if you have concerns. An appointment to have someone visit your home or business may be scheduled.

• The Town of Telluride hosts the Big Spring Clean event in partnership with EcoAction Partners and San Miguel County once a year to help citizens dispose of hard to dispose of items.  
• Special pick up for some large items can be scheduled with Utilities Billing, if your trash is billed through the Town of Telluride. If managed directly though a waste provider, please contact that provider directly.
•  For a more detailed list you can also look through our Recycling Resources Guide.

Homeowners do not need to start/stop service when selling or buying property. Utility accounts are updated when closing documentation is received from your title company. 

If you are using a local title company, this usually occurs a week after closing. If you are using a title company not in Telluride, you will need to have closing documentation from the title company sent to the Town of Telluride - Finance Department at PO Box 397, Telluride, CO 81435.

Current homeowners looking to start or stop trash & recycle services should call Bruin Waste at (970) 864-7531.

New homeowners looking to establish trash & recycling service should call the Finance Department at (970) 728-2162.

Properties going under construction (remodels, additions, etc.) may have water shut off,  but must continue paying utility fees to maintain access to their water & sewer taps. 

For water shutoffs at the street, please contact Public Works to schedule assistance.

If your polycart has been damaged by wildlife or just wear and tear, please reach out to Utility Billing to coordinate a replacement or repair.

For current homeowners, visit Xpress Billpay. 

1. Create an account. 
2. Link your account to the utilities by searching your last name/company, service address, or utility number.
3. Last, setup notifications and auto-pay, if desired.

For new homeowners, setup is completed by calling 970-728-2162.

Billing address changes are made through the website via the form center.

Tenant changes are made through the form center as well! 

Water is read in 1,000 gallon increments (E.g. a reading of 32 would mean 32,000 gallons were used during the billing cycle). Meters are read at the end of each month. Fees are billed based on a fee schedule approved by Town Council. 

Water, sewer, trash, and recycling. Some homeowners may have part, or all services managed directly through their HOA.

Please contact our Special Events Coordinator at 970.728.2059 for specific details regarding renting the main stage.

Please contact our Special Events Coordinator at 970.728.2059 for details regarding the CCAASE calendar.

Please reach out to the San Miguel County Weed Coordinator.

Some of the most pervasive weeds in this area are Dames Rocket, Oxeye Daisy, Yellow Toadflax, Cypress Spurge, White Top, and Scentless Chamomile. When weeds are hand-pulled, it is best to put them in plastic bags and then into the trash. Do not compost the plant material as the seeds may be viable. 

The San Miguel County Weed Coordinator can help you identify and control these weeds.

• Always keep your polycart (trash can) locked.
• Bag trash tightly to contain odors.
• Clean polycart with a bleach solution.
• Keep pet food inside.
• Keep barbecue grills clean.
• Never leave food in a vehicle.
• Lock downstairs doors and windows.

If bears do not forage successfully in town, they will then move on to areas that provide them with the food they need to hibernate through the winter. Houses have been “broken into” by bears looking for food. Imagine the unpleasant surprise of coming home to a bear eating ice cream out of your freezer and the mess they created to locate the tastiest items!

Keeping the town clean also serves to minimize skunks and rodents who thrive near humans because of our messy ways.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has many great resources about safely recreating in Bear country.  Please look through this information carefully before you head out to hike or camp so you can safely enjoy the areas in and around Telluride.

Keeping our trash secured and out of reach of bears is one of the best ways to keep bears from becoming habituated to humans and becoming aggressive around human food sources.  The fines are in place to help encourage everyone to do the right thing when it comes to keeping bears and people safe.

Find more information about successfully living in Bear Country with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Electric bikes are considered motorized and are not permitted on any of the town park trails or paths. Please use the paved bike path along the valley floor. 

No, there is not a dog park in the town park. Dogs must be on leash within town park and on voice control along the river trail. 

• Residential License – If your property is in the Residential Zone (outlined in red on the The Residential Zone Map), you can only apply for a Residential License.
  
  

• Classic or Limited License – If your property is outside the red zone (in the Non-Residential Zone), you may apply for either a Classic License or a Limited License, depending on how many nights per year you rent it out.

• Lodging License – This is only for hotels, motels, boardinghouses, or lodges that:

  • Are owned by one entity and have an on-site lobby, or

  • Use a time-share or fractional ownership model for their units.

Please let the STR Program Administrator know when your unit is sold.

Short-term rental (STR) licenses can’t be transferred to a new owner, so once your license is closed, the new owner must apply for their own license.
Only one license can be active for a unit at a time.

You can’t pay taxes until the month is over, and your account can't be closed until your taxes have been paid.

• The Town of Telluride collects its own taxes.
  You must file and pay Telluride taxes through Rentalscape, and you must do this separately for each property you own or manage.

• State and County taxes (for Colorado and San Miguel County) must be filed through the SUTS system (Sales and Use Tax System) with the State of Colorado.
  You can find more info or file online at: https://tax.colorado.gov/sales-use-tax
  Or call the Colorado Department of Revenue at: (303) 238-7378

• The total tax rate for short-term rentals is 17.22%:

  • 11% goes to the Town of Telluride

  • 6.22% goes to the State of Colorado and San Miguel County

To see a full breakdown of short-term rental taxes, visit the Sales, Use & Excise Tax Information section on our website.

If you have a Limited License and go over the 29-night limit, you’ll need to upgrade your license. Contact the STR Program Administrator as soon as possible to find out what steps you need to take to stay in compliance.

Short-term rental (STR) licenses can’t be transferred between properties, and there’s a limit on how many you can hold. A person or business can’t have a financial interest in more than two STR licenses total.

If you want to switch one of your licenses to a different property, you’ll need to contact the STR Program Administrator to close one of your existing licenses before applying for a new one.

Also, since licenses are non-transferable, the license fee doesn’t carry over—you’ll need to pay the full fee for the new license.

Starting July 1, 2025, all short-term rental (STR) forms must be completed and submitted online as part of your application.

If any of the forms require notarization, you’ll also need to complete a Bulk Notary Form and upload it along with the notarized documents during the online application process.

Refunds will not be given once your application is complete and you’ve paid for your short-term rental (STR) license.

Make sure you choose the correct license type and only pay if you plan to use the license. Double-check everything before submitting your application and payment.

The Town does not currently limit the total number of short-term rental (STR) licenses.

To stay updated on any changes to Town rules or policies, please sign up for notifications.

If you only plan to rent the property for fewer than 30 total nights per year, a Limited License might be a good option.

Be sure to review the details for each license type to choose the one that fits your situation.

No. The Limited License allows up to 29 rental nights per calendar year, and any unused nights do not roll over to the next year.

However, if you add anyone else to the ownership (even within an entity), you’ll need to close your current STR license and apply for a new one. The license fee does not transfer, so you’ll need to pay for the new license in full and submit a new Financial Ownership Disclosure form as part of your application.

Yes. You’ll need to apply for both:

• A Short-Term Rental (STR) License – this comes with a fee and requires you to collect and remit taxes.

• A Long-Term Rental License – this is a zero-fee license required by the Town for tracking purposes, but no taxes are due for long-term rentals (30 days or more).

Even though you’ll have two licenses, you only pay for and remit taxes under the STR license.

No. To keep three or more STR licenses, you must keep all of them current and active.

If any of your licenses lapse, are closed, or become inactive, you will lose the right to hold more than two, and you won’t be able to get the extra license(s) back later.