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Aspen and Pitkin County, CO: lodging tax and STR rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | City of Aspen sales and lodging taxes plus an STR excise tax: 5% for owner-occupied or lodging-exempt permits, 10% for classic/investment or second-home permits. |
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| Who collects | Airbnb does not remit Aspen city taxes for you. Owners file monthly sales, lodging and STR excise returns through the City portal, reporting in the month the guest stays. Vrbo's collection here: confirm with the jurisdiction (we have not verified it). |
| Permit | City of Aspen STR permit inside city limits; Pitkin County permit applies only outside city limits (Pitkin details: confirm with county). |
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Sources
- Aspen Lodging and STR Taxes (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Aspen Short-term Rentals (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Aspen STR Program Guidelines (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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