The city of Ouray has collected more than $16,000 in fines and back taxes from three illegal short-term rental operators, and is working to collect payment from two additional owners, including a San Juan County commissioner.

Last summer, the city identified six property owners who were allegedly renting their properties for thirty days or less without a license. The Ouray City Council adopted the ordinance requiring licenses on May 20, 2019, but some owners told the city in 2021 they were unawar...