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Denver County
short-term rental taxes.

Tax and permit requirements for Denver County. Use your full address to find its governing authorities.

What you need to do in Denver County

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Denver County allows short-term rentals with conditions, such as zoning, caps or owner occupancy. Check that your address qualifies before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Denver County requires a short-term rental license. Ask the county licensing office.

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Denver County. Ask the county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

Denver County is a consolidated city and county. Its lodging tax and rental rules are on the Denver guide. There is no separate county rate, on top of the 2.9% Colorado state sales tax. Browse the local guides below and check your address. The state base rate excludes local taxes and any separate lodging charges.

At a glance.

Local lodging tax
Not available
State tax
2.9%
Local guides
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How local requirements apply

  • Use the Denver guide

    Denver County and Denver are one consolidated government. Its lodging tax and rental rules are recorded on the Denver guide below; there is no separate county rate.

  • Check the rules for your local area

    State and special district requirements are listed alongside the local lodging tax where applicable.

  • Find your property's jurisdiction

    Use the full address to find the governing tax and permit authorities.

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Denver County local lodging taxNot available
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Local guides for Denver County

Browse local tax and permit requirements or look up your full address.

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