What is the sales tax rate in Aurora, Colorado?

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

How is the Aurora 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 Aurora have a county sales tax?

Aurora imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.400% on top of the state rate.

When was the Aurora sales tax rate last updated?

The Aurora 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

Aurora, CO Sales Tax Rate 2026

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

Combined Rate 8.600%

State2.900% County0.400% City4.300%

Aurora Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Colorado State Sales Tax	2.900%
County Sales Tax	0.400%
City / Municipal Tax	4.300%
Special District Tax	1.100%
Total Combined Rate	8.600%

Which County Is Aurora In?

Aurora falls within Arapahoe, Colorado. Arapahoe imposes a 0.800% county-level sales tax in addition to the Colorado state base rate.

Aurora ZIP Codes

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

80010 80011 80012 80013 80014 80015 80016 80017 80018 80019 80045

Nearby Tax Rates

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: Aurora Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Aurora, 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 Aurora 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