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Basalt
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Basalt
60-day/yr de minimis exemption from regulatory fee.
Find published guidance for your Basalt address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Basalt.

What you need to do in Basalt

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    60-day/yr de minimis exemption from regulatory fee.

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

    annual STR Business License + sales tax license; 60-day/yr de minimis exemption from regulatory fee

    Where to apply

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 6% Basalt occupancy tax

    Not confirmed per channel. Check each channel's tax settings; 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.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

60-day/yr de minimis exemption from regulatory fee. The published guide for Basalt lists 6% 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.

At a glance.

Local tax
6%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
8.9%
License
Required
Local filing
Not available

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%

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

Tax details

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

Basalt: Recorded effective date

2026-01-01

Basalt: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (basalt.munirevs.com)

Basalt: Recorded remittance instructions

city (lodging via STR portal); state (sales)

Basalt: Recorded tax scope

Lodging tax

Basalt: Recent rate research

Research recorded 2026-10-13: 2026-10-13 via Town of Basalt Ordinance No. 11-2025 / Ballot Issue 3A (Nov 4, 2025 election): lodging tax 4%->6% effective 2026-01-01.

Source for these notes: basalt.net: short term rental business license

Platform tax collection guidance for Basalt

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
Booking.comPlatform collectsCheck
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 for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 6% local tax

    Collection details are not available for this tax.

  • 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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Basalt occupancy tax6%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Basalt STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Basalt occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Basalt?

A license or registration is required.

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.