What is the sales tax rate in Colorado Springs?
The combined sales tax rate in Colorado Springs, Colorado is between 5.13% and 8.2% as of 2026. It is made up of the Colorado statewide base rate of 2.9%, plus applicable El Paso County and local district taxes. Colorado Springs sits within El Paso 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 Colorado Springs.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Colorado must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs?
To collect sales tax in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs?
Sales tax in Colorado Springs is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Colorado Springs address, the combined rate of between 5.13% and 8.2% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within El Paso County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Colorado Springs ZIP codes and how Colorado Springs compares with other cities in El Paso County and across Colorado.
