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Williamsburg
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Williamsburg

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Williamsburg allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

    The record does not say whether Williamsburg requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 2% Fremont County 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.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Williamsburg lists 2% county 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. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax
2%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
4.9%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Williamsburg: Recorded remittance instructions

state (CDOR) if any

Source: townofwilliamsburg.colorado.gov

Fremont County: Recorded exemptions

Permanent residents (including legal entities) with a written agreement for 30+ consecutive days' occupancy are exempt; county lodging tax carries the same exemptions as the state sales tax on rooms (CO DOR Rooms & Accommodations guidance). County tax is not collected inside a municipality that collects its own city lodging tax (DR 1485).

Source: tax.colorado.gov

Fremont County: Recorded penalties and interest

10% penalty plus 0.5% per month (max 18%) and interest at the prime rate on late-filed returns (DR 1485, County Lodging Tax Return, CO DOR).

Fremont County: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (colorado.gov: revenueonline)

Fremont County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Williamsburg

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

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 2% county 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.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Fremont County occupancy tax2%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Williamsburg STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Williamsburg occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Williamsburg?

The licensing requirement for Williamsburg is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

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.