What is the sales tax rate in Aurora?
The combined sales tax rate in Aurora, Colorado is between 8% and 8.5% as of 2026. It is made up of the Colorado statewide base rate of 2.9%, plus applicable Arapahoe County and local district taxes. Aurora sits within Arapahoe County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Colorado is administered by the Colorado Department of Revenue, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Aurora.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Aurora, Colorado?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Colorado must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Aurora. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Colorado.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Colorado customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Colorado's economic nexus threshold must register with the Colorado Department of Revenue before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Aurora?
To collect sales tax in Aurora, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Colorado Department of Revenue. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Colorado sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Aurora?
Sales tax in Aurora is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Aurora address, the combined rate of between 8% and 8.5% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Arapahoe County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Aurora ZIP codes and how Aurora compares with other cities in Arapahoe County and across Colorado.
