- What is a special district?
A special district is a form of local government created for a specific purpose, providing a particular service or set of services within a defined geographic area. Unlike general-purpose governments like cities or counties, which offer a broad range of services, special districts focus on a single function or a limited number of functions.
- What is a protective covenant?
A protective covenant is is a legally binding rule or restriction recorded in the property deed and established by a developer or community association to regulate the use, appearance, and maintenance of property within a specific subdivision or community. These covenants are designed to protect property values, maintain the community's aesthetic appeal, and ensure a harmonious living environment. Learn more about BMMD's here.
- Short-Term Rental Complaints?
Contact the short-term rental hotline 24/7
By calling (970) 486-1444
- Must be able to provide address of the complaint
- Can upload up to three pictures
- Why are the districts rules slightly different than the counties?
The districts protective covenants and rules and regulations can and sometimes are more stringent than the counties. The most stringent regulations apply.
- Why can my neighbor have a trailer and I cannot?
Every property in Wildernest is unique! How the original builder placed the home on the site in regards to shape of the building, the layout of the property lines and the distance to utility easements.
- What is an easement?
Every property in the district has a minimum of a 10 foot drainage and utility easement that is along all lot lines on all properties. The number increases to 20 foot on properties that border the district boundary or are adjacent to the forest service. There are also additional easements for utilities and drainage areas that are not on the property lines.
- What are setbacks?
County setbacks are 25 feet in the front and rear of properties. Side setbacks are 7 feet or 10 feet depending on the property type. The District’s 10 foot utility easement overrides areas of the County’s 7 foot limit.
- Why can’t I park at the end of my driveway?
Per Summit County standards, no cars or vehicles are allowed to park in the right of way. Be sure to check your property lines as the ROW varies throughout the district and even on the same road. Please check the county GIS for information on property lines.
- What is a county approved parking area?
Contact the Summit County Engineering Department on what constitutes acceptable graveling or paving and if a grading permit is required.
- Who should I contact about short term rentals licenses?
The district does not have specific guidelines for short term rentals, please contact the county.
- Are you collecting & remitting the correct amount of sales tax for your short-term rental?
Short-term rentals (STR) in Colorado are subject to tax, including those in Wildernest. Are you or your hosting platform collecting the right amount of sales tax for your STR home, including the 4% Wildernest sales tax that started on 7/1/21? The current total sales tax rate you should be collecting and remitting is 12.375%.
The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) requires STR hosts to collect applicable short-term rental sales taxes from their guests and remit them directly to the DOR. BMMD has been told by multiple property owners that some hosting platforms are not collecting or remitting the new 4% Wildernest sales tax to the DOR on their behalf.
In many cases, the websites that handle booking your property as a short-term rental are considered "marketplace facilitators" under state sales tax laws (property owners are "marketplace sellers"). As a marketplace seller, you are relieved of tax compliance obligations provided that your contract with the marketplace facilitator explicitly provides that the marketplace facilitator will collect Colorado tax. You may wish to request that the marketplace facilitator provide you with a certification that they are registered as a marketplace facilitator (see Colorado Department of Revenue Form DR 1290). For more information on your obligations as a marketplace seller, refer to the Department's guidance publication on Marketplaces.
All sales tax questions should be addressed directly with the Colorado Department of Revenue at: 303-866-4850 or 303-238-7378, or email dor_taxpayerservice@state.co.us.
