Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Colorado Springs pay roughly 10.2% 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 taxApplies to lodging under 30 consecutive days. Marketplace facilitators (Airbnb/Vrbo) are required to collect and remit state and state-administered sales taxes; hosts taking direct bookings must collect and remit themselves. | 2.9% | platform |
| El Paso County sales taxState-administered county sales tax; collected by marketplace facilitators for platform bookings. | 1.23% | platform |
| Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) sales taxState-administered special district sales tax; collected by marketplace facilitators for platform bookings. | 1% | platform |
| City of Colorado Springs sales taxHome-rule city tax. Per the city's STR page, marketplace facilitators are required to collect and remit the city sales tax; hosts who take direct bookings must obtain a City Sales Tax License and remit directly. Combined sales tax rate in the city is 8.20%. | 3.07% | varies |
| City of Colorado Springs lodgers tax (LART lodging portion)Additional 2.0% lodgers tax on lodging under 30 consecutive days, reported on the city sales tax return (LART also includes a 1% auto rental tax, not applicable to STRs). STR owners must pay LART like other transient lodging; remitted to the city, either by the platform where it collects city taxes or directly by the host. | 2% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Colorado Springs stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Colorado Springs occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Colorado state sales tax (2.9%)· usually collected by platform | $13.05 |
| El Paso County sales tax (1.23%)· usually collected by platform | $5.54 |
| Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) sales tax (1%)· usually collected by platform | $4.50 |
| City of Colorado Springs sales tax (3.07%)· collection varies | $13.82 |
| City of Colorado Springs lodgers tax (LART lodging portion) (2%)· collection varies | $9.00 |
| Total tax (10.2%) | $45.90 |
| Guest pays | $495.90 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Colorado Springs and your booking platform.