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Estes Park
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Estes Park
cap of 322 residential-zoned licenses in town with waitlist.
Find published guidance for your Estes Park address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Estes Park.

What you need to do in Estes Park

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    cap of 322 residential-zoned licenses in town with waitlist.

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

    vacation home registration required; cap of 322 residential-zoned licenses in town with waitlist

    Where to apply

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 5.5% Estes Park 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. 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.

cap of 322 residential-zoned licenses in town with waitlist. The published guide for Estes Park lists 5.5% 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. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
5.5%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
8.4%
License
Required
Local filing
Not available
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Tax details

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

Estes Park: Recorded exemptions

Per CO DOR (rooms & accommodations): LMD taxes subject to same exemptions as state sales tax on rooms and accommodations : stays of 30+ consecutive days by a permanent resident under written agreement are exempt; governmental entities and charitable organizations are exempt.

Estes Park: Recorded penalties and interest

Per CO DOR: LMD taxes reported/remitted on DR 1490 to the Department; failure to file/pay electronically as required carries a penalty of $50 or 5% of tax due, whichever is greater.

Estes Park: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (colorado.gov: revenueonline)

Estes Park: Recorded remittance instructions

state (LMD via DOR); town for registration

Source for these notes: estespark.colorado.gov: vacationhomelicensing

Platform tax collection guidance for Estes Park

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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 5.5% 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. 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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Estes Park occupancy tax5.5%
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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.

Estes Park STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Estes Park 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 Estes Park?

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?

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.