• 8.05% = Total Sales Tax Rate
  • 4.35% = City of Fort Collins
  • 0.80% = Larimer County
  • 2.90% = State of Colorado
• 11.05% = TOTAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
  • 3.00% = City Lodging Tax (in addition to above)
• 2.25% = Fort Collins Tax on Food for Home Consumption (read here for more)

• Apply for a Business License
  • New user instructions
  • Registro de un nuevo negocio
• Visit the MBEC (Multicultural Business and Entrepreneur Center)
• New Business Roadmap

Recent sales tax updates are shown below with the corresponding effective date.

• Menstrual care exemption, effective 12/18/21

• Disposable bag fee, effective 5/1/22

• Cigarettes exemption expiration, effective 6/26/22

All sales tax classes are held in the Colorado River Room at 222 Laporte Ave. The tax class is approximately 45 minutes long.

• 3/6/24 Founded in Foco Special Event
• 5/8/24
• 7/24/24
• 10/2/24

Are you a remote seller or online marketplace facilitator? Please be aware that the City adopted economic nexus and marketplace facilitator ordinances related to both sales tax and lodging tax. Read below for more info:

• Remote seller information related to sales tax.
• Marketplace facilitator information related to lodging tax.

Wondering if your business should have a Sales & Use Tax License or need information on taxability?

• Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for industry specific tax compliance guides and other tax publications?

• Regulations and Compliance Guides