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.
Marketplace facilitators (Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia) are required by Colorado law to collect and remit state, county, and city sales taxes on their own licenses. If you book directly without a marketplace, you must obtain a City Sales Tax License from the Colorado Springs Sales Tax Division (719-385-5903) and remit taxes yourself. The City permit fee of $124.95/year is separate from sales tax obligations. Short-term rental income may also be subject to state income tax reporting. A separate Sales Tax License (free) is needed for direct bookings.
Non-remittance: penalty + interest. Colorado DOR audit. Tax evasion: misdemeanor charges.
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Colorado Springs City Code section 9.8.201 declares noise from vehicles under 10,000 lbs in excess of 80 dB(A), and from vehicles over 10,000 lbs in excess o...
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Colorado Springs City Code section 6.7.115 makes it unlawful to own or keep any pet or hoofed animal whose unreasonably loud and persistent barking, howling,...
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Colorado Springs City Code section 9.8.107 subjects construction projects to the maximum permissible noise levels specified for industrial zones (80 dB(A) da...
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Colorado Springs City Code section 9.8.104 sets enforceable decibel limits by zone and time of day. In residential zones the cap is 55 dB(A) from 7:00 A.M. t...
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City Code prohibits parking a recreational vehicle on any public right-of-way (street, alley, or roadway) longer than the time needed to load or unload, city...
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City Code sets minimum standards for commercial vehicles and restricts parking or storing large commercial vehicles in residential zones, regulates truck rou...
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