Aurora STR operators must collect city lodger's tax, state sales tax, and county lodging taxes, and pay an annual license fee in addition to Colorado state requirements.
Short-term rental operators in Aurora pay an annual business license fee set by Tax and Licensing, plus applicable taxes on each stay. Aurora imposes a city lodger's tax on stays under 30 days, in addition to the 3.75 percent city sales tax and the 2.9 percent Colorado state sales tax. Arapahoe County, Adams County, or Douglas County taxes may also apply depending on which county the specific Aurora address sits in. State law CRS 24-33-108 governs preemption of STR regulation but allows local tax collection. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect state sales tax automatically in Colorado but many local lodger's taxes must be remitted directly by the host to the City of Aurora. Failure to collect and remit is a common audit finding and can result in back taxes, penalties, and license revocation.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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