What is the sales tax rate in Fort Collins?
The combined sales tax rate in Fort Collins, Colorado is 8.3% as of 2026. It is made up of the Colorado statewide base rate of 2.9%, plus applicable Larimer County and local district taxes. Fort Collins sits within Larimer 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 Fort Collins.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Fort Collins, Colorado?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Colorado must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Fort Collins. 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 Fort Collins?
To collect sales tax in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins?
Sales tax in Fort Collins is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Fort Collins address, the combined rate of 8.3% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Larimer County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Fort Collins ZIP codes and how Fort Collins compares with other cities in Larimer County and across Colorado.
