Granby Ranch STR Surcharge
Charles Phanumphai • September 23, 2025
📢More Costs Ahead: Granby Ranch Adds New STR Surcharge
Across Grand County, communities are steadily increasing the pressure on short-term rental (STR) homeowners. From stricter permitting requirements to higher tax burdens, the cost of operating an STR is climbing—and now, Granby Ranch has added a new layer.
Starting October 1, 2025, all Granby Ranch Conservancy (GRC) members who operate STRs must begin collecting a 2.7% surcharge on rental revenue. This fee must then be remitted quarterly to GRC, with the first payment due in January 2026.
According to GRC, the surcharge is authorized under Colorado law and designed to help fund community expenses while “ensuring fairness across all members.” But for STR owners, it’s yet another cost to track, calculate, and remit—on top of state sales tax, county lodging taxes, and platform fees.
📌 Key Dates: Collection starts: October 1, 2025. First remittance due: January 2026 (within 30 days of quarter end)
The bigger picture
This new surcharge highlights a growing trend across Grand County: communities are steadily tightening the rules and increasing the financial burden on STR owners. What started as a way to generate tax revenue has expanded into additional fees, quarterly reporting, and more administrative complexity.
For homeowners, the math is clear—operating an STR is becoming more expensive and time-consuming. Each new fee, regulation, or requirement chips away at profitability and makes it harder to compete with hotels or offer affordable lodging to visitors.
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