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Why a Colorado Supreme Court case could have ‘far-reaching consequence’ for short-term rental regulations on the Western Slope
The justices will decide whether Breckenridge’s per-bedroom charge is a regulatory fee or an unconstitutional tax, with broader implications for other resort towns.
After two years and two dismissals by lower courts, the Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging the legality of short-term rental fees in Breckenridge. Short-term rental owners and organizations say a reversal of the dismissals could open doors to more legal challenges across the Western Slope. The Colorado Supreme Court made the announcement on Oct. 19, resurfacing two legal questions challenging whether regulatory fees…