Medium-Term Rentals Explained: The 30-Night Workaround for Summit County Owners

Short-term rental licenses in Summit County are capped, wait-listed, or flat-out unavailable in some zones — so what do you do with the property in the meantime? Candice sits down with Ross Capodanno, Business Development Manager at Summit Mountain Rentals, to break down "long stay lodging" — 30+ night rentals that don't require an STR license. This came out of rental regulations that limited some properties from getting short term licenses. What we cover: How medium-term rentals (30+ nights) work as an alternative when you can't get an STR license Real revenue comparison: expect roughly half of short-term rental income, and why How property size affects booking length (smaller units book longer, 150+ day stays aren't rare) Who's actually booking these — Front Range remote workers, retirees, multi-family groups Seasonality: what books easy, what doesn't (spoiler: shoulder season is still rough) STR vs. medium-term vs. 12-month lease — the real pros and cons of each How Summit Mountain Rentals handles licensing paperwork for owners moving between programs If you own — or are about to buy — property in Summit County and can't get an STR license right away, this is the episode that tells you what your other options actually look like. Connect with Ross Capodanno / Summit Mountain Rentals: Ross Capodanno Business Development Manager Summit Mountain Rentals & BonHom Vacation Rentals Cell: 970.389.7952 Email: ross@summitrentals.com www.summitrentals.com www.bonhom.com Check out Summit Mountain Rentals guide to renting here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/ypfjt/je... Thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Summit County real estate? Reach out to Candice De at 303-870-9300 or candice@amynakos.com 🔔 Subscribe for more data-backed insights on Summit County and Colorado mountain real estate.