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Lafayette
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

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

What you need to do in Lafayette

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

    primary residence.

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

    Fee: STR license $200, valid 2 years. Term: 2 years.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 2% Lafayette occupancy tax for you

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

  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.

primary residence. The published guide for Lafayette lists 2% 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 $200, valid 2 years. Term: 2 years.

At a glance.

Local tax
2%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
4.9%
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: 3.87%

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

Tax details

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

Lafayette: Recorded remittance instructions

lafayette.munirevs.com (self-collected)

Source for these notes: lafayetteco.gov: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Lafayette

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 license $200, valid 2 years. Term: 2 years.

  • Collection of the 2% local tax

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

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

Lafayette STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Lafayette occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Lafayette?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR license $200, valid 2 years. Term: 2 years.

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.