What are the Lodging Tax requirements?

You (or your Property Management Company) are required to:

• Obtain a valid State Sales Tax License Number with the Colorado Department of Revenue their website. this can be filed electronically or paper form; 
• Obtain a Lodgers Tax Account with the Colorado Department of Revenue OR with the Town of Pagosa Springs if property is located inside Town limits by calling the Town Clerk's office at 970-264-4151 ext 238;
• If property is in Town limits, you must obtain a valid Vacation Rental License with the Town of Pagosa Springs;
• If property not in Town limits, register with the Archuleta County Planning department;
• File and remit 6.9% sales tax to the Colorado Department of Revenue for sales during the month prior or quarterly per application, the CDOR can receive documents and payment online;
• File and remit 4.9% Town lodging tax collected to the Town of Pagosa Springs on the 20th of each month for sales during the month prior
• OR
• File and remit 2% County lodging tax collected to the Colorado Department of Revenue monthly or quarterly (if property location is outside of Town limits).