Colorado Springs vs Manitou Springs
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Colorado Springs, CO and Manitou Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs have similar restriction levels.
Colorado Springs, CO
El Paso County
STR stays under 30 days in Colorado Springs are subject to Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), El Paso County tax (1%), and City of Colorado Springs sales tax (3.07%). Hosting platforms like Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit these taxes automatically.
View full Colorado Springs rules →Manitou Springs, CO
El Paso County
STR stays in Manitou Springs are subject to Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), El Paso County lodging tax, and Manitou Springs city sales/lodging taxes. Marketplace platforms collect and remit automatically.
View full Manitou Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Colorado Springs | Manitou Springs |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales Tax | 2.9% (Colorado) | 2.9% on stays under 30 days |
| El Paso County Tax | 1.23% | Lodging/accommodations tax applies |
| City Sales Tax | 3.07% (Colorado Springs) | - |
| Platform Remittance | Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically | Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically |
| Direct Booking | Requires separate City Sales Tax License | - |
| Sales Tax Contact | 719-385-5903 | - |
| City Tax | - | Manitou Springs city taxes also apply |
| Permit Fee Info | - | Planning Dept: 719-685-4398 |
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Colorado Springs FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Colorado Springs?
STR stays under 30 days in Colorado Springs are subject to Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), El Paso County tax (1%), and City of Colorado Springs sales tax (3.07%). Hosting platforms like Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit these taxes automatically.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Colorado Springs?
State Sales Tax: 2.9% (Colorado). El Paso County Tax: 1.23%. City Sales Tax: 3.07% (Colorado Springs). Platform Remittance: Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically.
Manitou Springs FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Manitou Springs?
STR stays in Manitou Springs are subject to Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), El Paso County lodging tax, and Manitou Springs city sales/lodging taxes. Marketplace platforms collect and remit automatically.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Manitou Springs?
State Sales Tax: 2.9% on stays under 30 days. El Paso County Tax: Lodging/accommodations tax applies. City Tax: Manitou Springs city taxes also apply. Platform Remittance: Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit automatically.
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