Colorado Sales Tax Rate Table
Colorado statewide sales tax rate: 2.90%. Local governments in Colorado may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 7.89%. Colorado’s sales tax is administered by the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Colorado Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 2.90% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 9.10% additional |
| Average local rate | 4.99% |
| Average combined rate | 7.89% |
| Administered by | Colorado Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Colorado sales tax license |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Colorado
Colorado pairs the lowest state rate in the country with one of the highest average local rates. Counties, cities and special districts all levy their own tax. Colorado is also unusual in having home-rule cities that set their own tax base and historically collected their own tax; the state’s Sales and Use Tax System now lets sellers file one return covering participating home-rule jurisdictions.
Which Colorado Rate Should You Charge?
Colorado is destination-sourced. The rate is set by the address where the buyer takes delivery, including any special district levies covering that address.
What Colorado Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption are exempt at state level, but home-rule cities may still tax them. State exemptions do not automatically flow through to home-rule jurisdictions, which is the single most common Colorado compliance trap.
Look Up an Exact Colorado Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Colorado city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue provides an address-based rate lookup that returns state, county, city and special district rates together. Open the official Colorado Department of Revenue website at tax.colorado.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Colorado
Before you can legally charge Colorado sales tax you need to be registered with the Colorado Department of Revenue and hold a Colorado sales tax license. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Colorado sales tax application page for what Colorado asks for. The Colorado sales tax guide covers filing frequency, agency contacts and licensing.
Ready to register in Colorado? Apply for your Colorado sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Colorado Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
The Colorado statewide rate is 2.90%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 7.89% and local add-ons can reach 9.10%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Colorado?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Colorado sales tax license is not permitted in Colorado. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Colorado sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Colorado sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Colorado’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Colorado sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Colorado Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- New Mexico sales tax rate table
- Utah sales tax rate table
- Wyoming sales tax rate table
- Kansas sales tax rate table
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