Sales Tax

The Sales Tax hub provides essential information for Fort Collins businesses including licensing requirements, current tax rates and compliance resources. Find everything you need to understand and manage your sales and use tax obligations.

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Sales Tax/Business License

The City of Fort Collins requires all people doing business in the City to get a sales tax license. All businesses operating within City limits should charge sales tax.

Please allow up to 5 business days for sales tax license approval.

Apply for a Sales Tax License

Sales Tax 101

Current Sales Tax Rates

  • 8.30% = Total Sales Tax Rate 
    • 4.35% = City of Fort Collins
    • 1.05% = Larimer County
    • 2.90% = State of Colorado 
  • 11.30% = Total Accommodations Tax 
    • 3.00% = City Lodging Tax (in addition to above) 
  • 2.25% = Fort Collins Tax on Food for Home Consumption 
    • (Contact State of Colorado regarding taxability)  

Forms

These documents are provided for printing purposes. For Digital Accessibility concerns, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator via email adacoordinator@fortcollins.gov or phone: 970-416-4254.

Certificate of Occupancy

To legally run a business in City of Fort Collins, your building needs a Certificate of Occupancy in addition to your Sales and Use Tax License.

Before opening your business location in Fort Collins, email your business type and address to Building Services BuildingServices@fortcollins.gov to confirm compliance.

Note: If you operate a business out of your home, you must also complete a Home Occupation License.

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