How 2023 Sales Tax are calculated in Colorado

The state general sales tax rate of Colorado is 2.9%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Colorado have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 7%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 11.2% in certain regions.

Every 2023 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Colorado state rate (2.9%), the county rate (0% to 6.5%), the Colorado cities rate (0% to 7%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 6.5%).

Variations by Purchase Type

Colorado's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:

• Consumer use tax
• Rental tax
• Sales tax
• Sellers use tax
• Lodgings tax

Colorado state rate(s) for 2023

Lowest possible rate: 2.9% (e.g., Louisville, Colorado)
Other common rates: 3.3% .3.7%, 3.75%, 3.9%, 4%, 4.15%, 4.2%, 4.4%, 4.5%, 4.65%, 4.75%, 4.9%, 5%, 5.13%, 5.185%, 5.25%, 5.27%, 5.4%, 5.5%, 5.55%, 5.65%, 5.9%, 6%, 6.185%, 6.2%, 6.27%, 6.4%, 6.5%, 6.55%, 6.7%, 6.75%, 6.8%, 6.9%, 7%, 7.01%, 7.13%, 7.185%, 7.2%, 7.25%, 7.27%, 7.3%, 7.35%, 7.4%, 7.5%, 7.55%, 7.6%, 7.65%, 7.7%, 7.75%, 7.813%, 7.9%, 7.96%, 8%, 8.05%, 8.13%, 8.15%, 8.2%, 8.25%, 8.27%, 8.31%, 8.35%, 8.375%, 8.4%, 8.49%, 8.5%, 8.52%, 8.53%, 8.55%, 8.6%, 8.63%, 8.65%, 8.68%, 8.685%, 8.7%, 8.715%, 8.75%, 8.81%, 8.835%, 8.875%, 8.9%, 9.03%, 9.045%, 9.05%, 9.055%, 9.2%, 9.25%, 9.3%, 9.4%, 9.435%, 9.45%, 9.5%, 9.9%, 10.05%, 10.375%, 10.4%, 10.55%,
Highest possible rate: 11.2% (Winter Park, Colorado)
Average combined rate across Colorado: 6.781%

Other 2023 sales tax Facts for Colorado