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Aspen
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Aspen
annual STR permit required: STR-C (capped/waitlist in some zones) / STR-OO (120 nights/yr) / STR-LE.
Find published guidance for your Aspen address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Aspen.

What you need to do in Aspen

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    annual STR permit required: STR-C (capped/waitlist in some zones) / STR-OO (120 nights/yr) / STR-LE.

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

    Term: Annual.

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 7% 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 confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the month following the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

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

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What to know.

annual STR permit required: STR-C (capped/waitlist in some zones) / STR-OO (120 nights/yr) / STR-LE. The published guide for Aspen lists 7% combined tax rate. Recorded components: 2% Lodging tax; 5% STR tax or 10% STR 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. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Combined tax
7%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
9.9%
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: 2.7%

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.

Aspen: Recorded penalties and interest

Lodging tax filings due on or before the 20th of the month following the month of occupancy; filings required even for zero-tax periods (per City lodging-tax page).

Aspen: Recorded effective date

2023-05-01

Aspen: Recorded remittance instructions

lodging + STR taxes to city via aspen.munirevs.com due 20th; city sales tax (2.7%) remitted to STATE since 1/1/2025

Source for these notes: aspen.gov: lodging and short term rental taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Aspen

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. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 7% combined tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the month following the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Aspen combined taxes7%
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Lodging tax2%
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STR tax or 10% STR tax5%
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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.

Aspen STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Aspen occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Aspen?

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, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the month following the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.