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Aurora
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Aurora, Colorado. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental conditions are recorded in Aurora
primary residence only.
Find published guidance for your Aurora address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Aurora.

What you need to do in Aurora

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    primary residence only.

  2. To do
    Get the Aurora short-term rental license or registration

    Fee: STR business license $43 initial (2-yr) / $26 renewal.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 8% Aurora occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To do
    File your returns

    Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

primary residence only. The published guide for Aurora lists 8% local occupancy tax. The state table lists a 2.9% Colorado state sales tax in addition. The state base rate excludes local taxes and any separate lodging charges. A license or registration is required. Fee: STR business license $43 initial (2-yr) / $26 renewal.

At a glance.

Local tax
8%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
10.9%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

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What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded local sales tax: 3.75%

Local sales tax is shown separately from the lodging-tax estimate.

Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Aurora: Recorded remittance instructions

Aurora Tax & Licensing portal monthly/quarterly (self-collected)

Aurora: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly.

Source for these notes: auroragov.org: lodgers tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Aurora

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Fee: STR business license $43 initial (2-yr) / $26 renewal.

  • Collection of the 8% local tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Aurora occupancy tax8%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Aurora STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Aurora occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Aurora?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR business license $43 initial (2-yr) / $26 renewal.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File your returns. Filing frequency: Monthly or quarterly. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.