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Centennial
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Centennial
occupancy cap 2/bedroom max 8.
Find published guidance for your Centennial address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Centennial.

What you need to do in Centennial

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

    occupancy cap 2/bedroom max 8.

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

    Fee: STR license $150/yr per property.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 3.5% Centennial occupancy tax yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

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

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What to know.

occupancy cap 2/bedroom max 8. The published guide for Centennial lists 3.5% 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 license $150/yr per property.

At a glance.

Local tax
3.5%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
6.4%
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

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: 2.5%

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

Tax details

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

Centennial: Recorded exemptions

Lodging sales exempt from the City's sales tax (Art. 1, Ch. 4) are also exempt from the lodging tax; burden of proof on the collector (Ord. 2022-O-26 §4-2-40(c)).

Centennial: Recorded penalties and interest

Violations punishable by fine up to the maximum in Code §1-4-10(b), plus collection/enforcement remedies incorporated from Art. 1 sales tax provisions (§§4-1-910 et seq.) (Ord. 2022-O-26 §§4-2-50, 4-2-60).

Centennial: Recorded effective date

2023-01-01

Centennial: Recorded remittance instructions

city portal (self-collected)

Centennial: Recorded tax scope

Lodging tax

Centennial: Recent rate research

Research recorded 2026-10-13: 2026-10-13 via Centennial Ord. 2022-O-26: 3.5% lodging tax, voter-approved Nov 8, 2022 (Ballot Issue 2L), effective 2023-01-01.

Source for these notes: centennialco.gov: short term rental

Platform tax collection guidance for Centennial

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
VrboPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
Booking.comPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
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 license $150/yr per property.

  • Collection of the 3.5% local tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Centennial occupancy tax3.5%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Centennial STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Centennial occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Centennial?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR license $150/yr per property.

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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.