Colorado Sales Tax Rates: Denver County
Denver County, Colorado Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 9.75%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Denver County does not. The Colorado sales tax of 2.9% applies countywide. Some cities and local governments in Denver County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 6.85%.
Here's how Denver County's maximum sales tax rate of 9.75% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 87% of Colorado counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 87% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Denver County, Colorado
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Colorado has a 2.9% sales tax and Denver County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Denver County is 2.9% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Denver County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 9.15% | Denver |
| Littleton | 9.15% | Denver |
| Denver | 7.5% | Lakewood |
| Denver | 9.15% | Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District |
| Denver | 9.75% | Commerce City |
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Denver County, Colorado has a maximum sales tax rate of 9.75% and an approximate population of 711,931.
Sales tax rates in Denver County are determined by four different tax jurisdictions, Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District, Commerce City, Denver and Lakewood.
Back to Colorado Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Denver County are current as of June 2026
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