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Meeker
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Meeker
town-wide cap of 20 STRs.
Find published guidance for your Meeker address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Meeker.

What you need to do in Meeker

From the linked source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    town-wide cap of 20 STRs.

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

    STR permit under land use code (adopted May 2023); town-wide cap of 20 STRs; trustee approval

  3. To confirm
    Find out who collects the 2% Meeker 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.

town-wide cap of 20 STRs. The published guide for Meeker lists 2% 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
2%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
4.9%
License
Required
Local filing
Not available
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Tax details

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

Meeker: Recorded effective date

2020-07-01

Meeker: Recorded remittance instructions

county lodging tax via state DR 1485; no town tax filing

Source for these notes: library.municode.com: municipal code

Platform tax collection guidance for Meeker

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 2% 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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Meeker occupancy tax2%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Meeker STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Meeker 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 Meeker?

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.