STR operators in unincorporated El Paso County must collect and remit Colorado state lodging tax (2.9% sales tax) and El Paso County's lodging tax. Many platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) remit state taxes automatically.
Short-term rental operators in unincorporated El Paso County are subject to Colorado state sales tax (2.9%), El Paso County sales and use tax (1%), and El Paso County lodging tax. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO automatically remit state-level taxes in Colorado but operators should verify that all applicable county taxes are being collected and remitted. Operators must also register with the Colorado Department of Revenue. Failure to collect and remit taxes can result in back taxes, penalties, and interest.
Failure to collect/remit taxes: back taxes, penalties, and interest assessed by CDOR and El Paso County Finance.
El Paso County, CO
Unincorporated El Paso County has no countywide noise ordinance establishing specific quiet hours. Noise complaints in unincorporated areas are handled under...
El Paso County, CO
Unincorporated El Paso County does not have a countywide ordinance limiting construction hours. Construction noise must comply with Colorado state noise stan...
El Paso County, CO
El Paso County Animal Services enforces nuisance animal provisions including chronic barking dogs in unincorporated areas under the El Paso County Animal Ser...
El Paso County, CO
El Paso County Land Development Code governs driveway construction and access to county roads for unincorporated properties. Driveway permits from the county...
El Paso County, CO
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El Paso County, CO
El Paso County Land Development Code limits the storage of commercial vehicles and equipment on residential-zoned properties in unincorporated areas to preve...
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