Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Breckenridge, CO (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Breckenridge pay roughly 12.28% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado state sales taxState-administered; Airbnb collects and remits for its bookings, otherwise the host/vendor remits on a Colorado sales tax return. | 2.9% | varies |
| Summit County sales taxState-administered, remitted to the Colorado Department of Revenue on the state return; platforms collect on marketplace bookings. | 2% | varies |
| Summit County mass transit taxCounty transit component collected with state-administered taxes. | 0.75% | varies |
| Summit Combined Housing Authority (SCHA) taxSpecial-district housing tax remitted with the state return (funds the town's Housing Fund). | 0.725% | varies |
| Town of Breckenridge sales taxSelf-collected home-rule town tax; Airbnb collects and remits 2.5% on its bookings, and hosts taking direct bookings must remit to the town. | 2.5% | varies |
| Town of Breckenridge public accommodation taxExcise tax on lodging purchased for less than 30 consecutive days (Town Code 3-5-4, Ord. 30 Series 2021); Airbnb collects 3.4% on its bookings, direct-booking hosts remit to the town. Combined lodging tax load is 12.275%. | 3.4% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Breckenridge stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Breckenridge occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Colorado state sales tax (2.9%)· collection varies | $13.05 |
| Summit County sales tax (2%)· collection varies | $9.00 |
| Summit County mass transit tax (0.75%)· collection varies | $3.38 |
| Summit Combined Housing Authority (SCHA) tax (0.725%)· collection varies | $3.26 |
| Town of Breckenridge sales tax (2.5%)· collection varies | $11.25 |
| Town of Breckenridge public accommodation tax (3.4%)· collection varies | $15.30 |
| Total tax (12.28%) | $55.24 |
| Guest pays | $505.24 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Breckenridge and your booking platform.