What is the sales tax rate in Arvada, Colorado?

The combined sales tax rate in Arvada, Colorado is 8.600% as of 2026. This includes the Colorado state rate of 2.900% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Arvada sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.600% (or 0.00860) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.60 in sales tax.

What is the Colorado state sales tax rate?

The base Colorado state sales tax rate is 2.900%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Arvada have a county sales tax?

Arvada imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.500% on top of the state rate.

When was the Arvada sales tax rate last updated?

The Arvada sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Arvada, CO Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Arvada, Colorado is 8.600%.

Combined Rate 8.600%

State2.900% County0.500% City4.100%

Arvada Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Colorado State Sales Tax	2.900%
County Sales Tax	0.500%
City / Municipal Tax	4.100%
Special District Tax	1.100%
Total Combined Rate	8.600%

Which County Is Arvada In?

Arvada falls within Jefferson, Colorado. Jefferson imposes a 0.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the Colorado state base rate.

Arvada ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Arvada for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.600% combined rate.

80002 80003 80004 80005 80007

Nearby Tax Rates

Wheat Ridge 4.8 mi

9.200%

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Business Nexus in Colorado

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Colorado from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Colorado sales tax.

FAQ: Arvada Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Arvada, Colorado is 8.600% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.600% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $43.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Colorado. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Arvada are subject to the 8.600% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Colorado Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Colorado Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Colorado Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Returns generally due the 20th. File via Revenue Online (ROL) portal.

Visit Official Portal (303) 238-7378