Basalt, CO · Eagle County
Short-Term Rental Regulatory Fee Exemption Affidavit
Basalt property owners use this affidavit to certify primary-residence occupancy and limited short-term rental use when requesting an exemption from the city’s regulatory fee.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The affidavit lets property owners certify that someone occupies the property as a primary residence and that short-term rentals of less than 30 days will total no more than 60 days in 2026. It is for owners seeking an exemption from Basalt’s short-term rental regulatory fee. The form includes two owner signature lines and notarial certificate blocks.
Who needs it
Basalt property owners seeking a short-term rental regulatory fee exemption for a property rented fewer than 30 days at a time for no more than 60 days in 2026.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two Colorado jurat and acknowledgment blocks; each owner signing the affidavit must appear before the notary and swear to and acknowledge the statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Short-Term Rental Regulatory Fee Exemption Affidavit from the City of Basalt.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owners’ names, property location, primary-residence occupant, and other requested details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signs and swears to and acknowledges the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to the City of Basalt.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Basalt. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the Basalt rental fee exemption affidavit online?
- Complete the affidavit, book a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. The notary completes the certificate after you swear to and acknowledge the statement.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes notarial certificates stating that the signer subscribed, swore to, and acknowledged the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Colorado form?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized copy.
- What does the affidavit certify?
- Owners certify that someone occupies the property as a primary residence and that short-term rentals of less than 30 days will total no more than 60 days in 2026.