Skip to content
Taxes›Colorado›Eagle County›Red Cliff

Red Cliff
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental restrictions are recorded in Red Cliff
STRs prohibited: Ordinance 3, Series 2020 amends Municipal Code Chapter 16 to define and prohibit short-term rentals in Red Cliff.
Find published guidance for your Red Cliff address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Red Cliff.

What you need to do in Red Cliff

From the linked source
  1. Restricted
    Short-term rentals are restricted in Red Cliff

    STRs prohibited: Ordinance 3, Series 2020 amends Municipal Code Chapter 16 to define and prohibit short-term rentals in Red Cliff.

  2. No action
    No dedicated short-term rental license

    The record says Red Cliff has no STR-specific license. Tax registration below still applies.

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 3% Red Cliff 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, though a note says returns are due by the 10th day of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

Get reminders for your Red Cliff filing dates

Save your rental and its filing dates for free. Starter and Pro email you before each saved date, and when a published rule change for Red Cliff affects your rental.

Create a free account

What to know.

Rental restrictions are recorded for Red Cliff. Check the rule's scope and exceptions before listing. STRs prohibited: Ordinance 3, Series 2020 amends Municipal Code Chapter 16 to define and prohibit short-term rentals in Red Cliff. The published guide for Red Cliff lists 3% 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.

At a glance.

Local tax
3%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
5.9%
License
Restricted
Local filing
Not available

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

SourceSources & confidenceHow we researchReport a problem with this page

What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded local sales tax: 3%

The sales-tax rate is shown separately and is not added again to the lodging-tax estimate.

Tax details

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

Red Cliff: Recorded exemptions

Red Cliff Mun. Code Sec. 4-5-20: 'lodging' means rentals for less than 30 consecutive nights (prearranged rentals of more than 30 consecutive nights excluded); 3% lodging occupation tax (Ord. 15 §1, 2008; Ord. 7 §1, 2010).

Red Cliff: Recorded penalties and interest

Sec. 4-5-90: penalty of 10% of tax due or $10 (whichever greater) if not remitted by the 10th day of the month; 1.5% interest per month on unpaid balance (Town Clerk may waive penalty for good cause); additional 50% penalty for fraud with intent to evade.

Red Cliff: Recorded remittance instructions

state (CDOR)

Source for these notes: townofredcliff.colorado.gov

Platform tax collection guidance for Red Cliff

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

  • Collection of the 3% 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, though a note says returns are due by the 10th day of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Red Cliff occupancy tax3%
Source
Source linked
Colorado state sales tax2.9%
Source
Source linked
Licensing recordNot required
Source
Source linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Red Cliff STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Red Cliff 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 Red Cliff?

Rental restrictions apply in Red Cliff. The eligibility notes below describe the applicable conditions and exceptions.

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, though a note says returns are due by the 10th day of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.