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Fort Collins, CO Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Fort Collins, Colorado is 8.300%.

Combined Rate 8.300%
State2.900% County1.100% City4.300%

Fort Collins Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction Rate
Colorado State Sales Tax 2.900%
County Sales Tax 1.100%
City / Municipal Tax 4.300%
Total Combined Rate 8.300%

Which County Is Fort Collins In?

Fort Collins falls within Larimer, Colorado. Larimer imposes a 2.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Colorado state base rate.

Fort Collins ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Fort Collins for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.300% combined rate.

80521 80524 80525 80526 80528

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: Fort Collins Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Fort Collins, Colorado is 8.300% as of 2026.
Multiply your purchase price by 8.300% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $41.50 in sales tax.
Groceries are generally taxable in Colorado. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.
Vehicle purchases in Fort Collins are subject to the 8.300% 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 8.300% rate for Fort Collins, CO

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Tax Amount $0.00
Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 8.300% 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