Colorado
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Colorado for 2023, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
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 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
Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:
- Consumer use
- Rentals
- Retail sales (sales tax)
- Seller's use
- Lodgings
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Colorado government website.
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% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 2.9% - 5.667%
- Medium range: 5.667% - 8.433%
- High range: 8.433% - 11.2%
Other 2023 sales tax Facts for Colorado
City sales taxes application: 211 out of 415 (50.843%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 439 out of 689 ZIP codes (63.716%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.