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Leadville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Leadville

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Leadville

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

    Fee: STR license $325/yr.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 5.42% combined local taxes yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To do
    File quarterly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Leadville lists 5.42% combined tax rate. Recorded components: 4.92% Yes - city accommodations tax; 0.5% Tax component (label unconfirmed). 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. Fee: STR license $325/yr.

At a glance.

Combined tax
5.42%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
8.32%
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

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: 0.5%

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.

Leadville: Recorded penalties and interest

Accommodation taxes due quarterly (Jan-Mar due Apr 30; Apr-Jun due Jul 31; Jul-Sep due Oct 31; Oct-Dec due Jan 31); a report must be filed even for quarters with no bookings (per City STR page).

Leadville: Recorded effective date

2022-01-01

Leadville: Recorded remittance instructions

city (MUNIRevs quarterly for accommodations tax); state for sales

Leadville: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: leadville-co.gov: city leadville short term rental program

Platform tax collection guidance for Leadville

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
VrboPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
Booking.comPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
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 before you list. Fee: STR license $325/yr.

  • Collection of the 5.42% combined tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

  • 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
Leadville combined taxes5.42%
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Yes - city accommodations tax4.92%
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Tax component (label unconfirmed)0.5%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Leadville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Leadville occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Leadville?

A license or registration is required. Fee: STR license $325/yr.

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?

File quarterly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.