Taxes & Fees: Boulder vs Longmont

What tax do I owe?

3.9% state + local taxes. Total varies by city. Platforms collect automatically.

Does Airbnb handle it?

Yes, platforms collect and remit state and most local taxes automatically.

What is the total lodging tax rate for a Longmont Airbnb?

An STR stay in Longmont carries approximately 10.865% in total lodging-related taxes: 3.53% City of Longmont sales tax, 2.90% Colorado state sales tax, 1.00% RTD tax, 0.10% Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) tax, 1.335% Boulder County sales tax, plus a separate 2.00% City of Longmont Lodger's Excise Tax. The 2% Lodger tax applies to the full asking price including any cleaning or other fees required to rent the accommodation.

How do I file my Longmont Lodger and sales tax returns?

As of February 1, 2024, all returns are filed online through longmont.munirevs.com (paper returns are no longer accepted). Operators must first register for a City of Longmont Sales and Use Tax license (one-time $25 processing fee). Returns cover monthly filing periods and are due on the 20th of the following month. The Colorado Department of Revenue collects the 2.90% state tax plus RTD/SCFD/Boulder County add-ons separately through the state-administered sales tax system.

Does Airbnb collect Longmont's Lodger tax automatically?

Airbnb and similar platforms typically collect and remit Colorado state sales tax (2.90%) and often the RTD/SCFD/county components on platform-booked stays. The City of Longmont's 3.53% city sales tax and 2.00% Lodger's Excise Tax are the operator's direct obligation unless the platform has a specific Longmont collection agreement in place. Operators must reconcile platform-collected tax against the full Longmont tax stack and remain responsible for any gap, especially on direct-booked (off-platform) reservations.