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Trinidad
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Trinidad

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

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

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

    Term: Annual.

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 6% Trinidad 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.

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

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What to know.

The record for Trinidad lists 6% as the occupancy tax, but its recorded total of 9% (3% + 6%) does not reconcile with it and needs review. 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. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Local tax
6%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
8.9% or more
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

Conflicting recorded total: 9%

The combined total has an inconsistent or unconfirmed component breakdown: 3% city lodging tax; 6% 2023 ballot proposed increase to - outcome unverified). It is excluded from the estimate. The separately recorded occupancy rate is used where available; the estimate is partial and other taxes may apply. Confirm the current total with the authority.

Recorded local sales tax: 4%

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.

Trinidad: Recorded effective date

2025-01-01

Trinidad: Recorded remittance instructions

city for lodging tax; state for sales (4% state-collected)

Trinidad: Recorded tax scope

Lodging tax

Trinidad: Recent rate research

Research recorded 2026-10-13: 2026-10-13 via CML official Nov 2024 election results: Trinidad lodging-tax increase passed; 3%->6% effective 2025-01-01 (Nov 5, 2024 referendum; 2023 attempt did not take effect).

Source for these notes: trinidad.co.gov

Platform tax collection guidance for Trinidad

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 before you list. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 6% 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.

Sources & confidence

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Trinidad occupancy tax6%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Source linked
Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Trinidad STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Trinidad 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 Trinidad?

A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

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.