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Manitou Springs
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Manitou Springs
cap 2% of residential structures (~56 units), owner-occupancy 185 days/yr, 500-ft separation, annual renewal.
Find published guidance for your Manitou Springs address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Manitou Springs.

What you need to do in Manitou Springs

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    cap 2% of residential structures (~56 units), owner-occupancy 185 days/yr, 500-ft separation, annual renewal.

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

    STR permit; cap 2% of residential structures (~56 units), owner-occupancy 185 days/yr, 500-ft separation, annual renewal

    Where to apply

  3. To confirm
    Find out which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Manitou Springs. Ask the city or 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.

cap 2% of residential structures (~56 units), owner-occupancy 185 days/yr, 500-ft separation, annual renewal. The local tax rate for Manitou Springs is not available in the published data. 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
Not available
State tax
2.9%
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: 3.9%

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

Tax details

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

Manitou Springs: Recorded remittance instructions

city (lodging/camping tax); state (sales 3.90%)

Source for these notes: manitouspringsco.gov: short term rental operations

Platform tax collection guidance for Manitou Springs

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 remitCheck

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.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Manitou Springs STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Manitou Springs 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 Manitou Springs?

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?

Filing frequency is not available in the published data.