What is the sales tax rate in Aspen, Colorado?

The combined sales tax rate in Aspen, Colorado is 10.800% as of 2026. This includes the Colorado state rate of 2.900% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Aspen sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 10.800% (or 0.01080) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $10.80 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 Aspen have a county sales tax?

Aspen imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 3.100% on top of the state rate.

When was the Aspen sales tax rate last updated?

The Aspen 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

Aspen, CO Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Aspen, Colorado is 10.800%.

Combined Rate 10.800%

State2.900% County3.100% City3.100%

Aspen Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Colorado State Sales Tax	2.900%
County Sales Tax	3.100%
City / Municipal Tax	3.100%
Special District Tax	1.700%
Total Combined Rate	10.800%

Which County Is Aspen In?

Aspen falls within Pitkin, Colorado. Pitkin imposes a 3.100% county-level sales tax in addition to the Colorado state base rate.

Aspen ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Aspen for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 10.800% combined rate.

81611 81612

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: Aspen Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Aspen, Colorado is 10.800% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 10.800% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $54.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Aspen are subject to the 10.800% 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

Using 10.800% rate for Aspen, CO

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Rate applied: 10.800% combined

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