Sales Tax Calculator of Colorado for 2025
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Colorado for 2025, 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025
Lowest possible rate: 2.9% (e.g., Louisville, Colorado)
Other common rates: 3.3% .3.7%, 3.75%, 3.9%, 4%, 4.2%, 4.4%, 4.5%, 4.65%, 4.72%, 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%, 6.27%, 6.4%, 6.5%, 6.55%, 6.7%, 6.75%, 6.9%, 7%, 7.01%, 7.13%, 7.185%, 7.2%, 7.25%, 7.27%, 7.3%, 7.35%, 7.4%, 7.5%, 7.6%, 7.65%, 7.7%, 7.75%, 7.9%, 7.96%, 8%, 8.05%, 8.1%, 8.13%, 8.15%, 8.2%, 8.25%, 8.27%, 8.31%, 8.35%, 8.375%, 8.4%, 8.5%, 8.53%, 8.55%, 8.6%, 8.63%, 8.65%, 8.66%, 8.68%, 8.7%, 8.715%, 8.72%, 8.75%, 8.8%, 8.81%, 8.875%, 8.9%, 8.96%, 9.03%, 9.045%, 9.05%, 9.055%, 9.1%, 9.15%, 9.185%, 9.2%, 9.22%, 9.25%, 9.3%, 9.4%, 9.435%, 9.45%, 9.49%, 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: 6.869% 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%
Rate changes for 2025
Some counties, cities, and special districts have updated their rates in 2025 compared to 2024.
Sample List of Colorado cities and their changes (up to 15)
City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Aurora | 0% | 5.15% (+0.34%) | 1.1% |
Castle Rock | 1% | 4.2% (+0.2%) | 0% |
Deer Trail | 0.25% (-0.75%) | 1.75% (+1.75%) | 0.1% (+0.1%) |
Englewood | 0% | 5.15% (+0.34%) | 1.1% |
Franktown | 1% | 4.2% (+0.2%) | 0% |
Denver | 0% | 5.15% (+0.34%) | 1.1% |
Leadville | 4% | 0.5% (+0.5%) | 0% |
Erie | 1.185% | 3.87% (+0.37%) | 1.1% |
Lyons | 1.185% | 4% (+0.5%) | 1.1% |
Crook | 1% (-2%) | 2.5% (+2.5%) | 0% |
Arriba | 2% | 2% (+2%) | 0% |
Divide | 1% | 0% | 1.5% (+1%) |
Florissant | 1% | 0% | 1.5% (+1%) |
Guffey | 2.5% (+1.5%) | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
Lake George | 1% | 0% | 2.5% (+1%) |
Other 2025 sales tax Facts for Colorado
City sales taxes application: 216 out of 415 (52.048%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 444 out of 689 ZIP codes (64.441%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest updates were implemented in January 2025.