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Sheridan Lake
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Sheridan Lake

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Sheridan Lake 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 Sheridan Lake requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 1% Kiowa 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 Sheridan Lake lists 1% 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
1%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
3.9%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Sheridan Lake: Recorded remittance instructions

state (state sales only)

Source: tax.colorado.gov: sales use tax topics rooms accommodations

Kiowa 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

Kiowa 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).

Kiowa County: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (colorado.gov: revenueonline)

Kiowa County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Sheridan Lake

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 1% 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.

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Kiowa County occupancy tax1%
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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.

Sheridan Lake STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Sheridan Lake occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Sheridan Lake?

The licensing requirement for Sheridan Lake 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.