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Fort Morgan
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Fort Morgan

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

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

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 2% Morgan 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 Fort Morgan 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

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded local sales tax: 5%

Local sales tax is shown separately from the lodging-tax estimate.

Tax details

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

Fort Morgan: Recorded remittance instructions

state CDOR (city confirms taxes paid through CO Dept of Revenue)

Source: cityoffortmorgan.com: current sales tax rates

Fort Morgan: Recorded tax scope

This rate is classified separately from lodging tax.

Morgan 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: co.colorado.gov: morgan county

Morgan 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).

Morgan County: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (colorado.gov: revenueonline)

Morgan County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Fort Morgan

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
Morgan County occupancy tax2%Source linked
Colorado state sales tax2.9%Source linked
Licensing recordNot availableSource linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Fort Morgan STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Fort Morgan occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Fort Morgan?

The licensing requirement for Fort Morgan 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.