Sales Tax Rates

Sales taxes are due one time after a new or used vehicle purchase at the time your vehicle is titled. The amount due is a percentage of the purchase price and is based on the taxing jurisdiction of the buyer and seller. Because of the different cities and taxing jurisdictions within Larimer county, the sales tax rates will vary. Use our  sales tax calculator  to help determine your sales tax for a new or used vehicle purchase.

Purchase from a Dealer

Either a portion or all applicable sales taxes are collected by your dealer. The percentage collected by your dealer is based on location. Any unpaid sales taxes are collected by the Larimer County Vehicle Licensing Office. Any outstanding sales tax must be collected before your vehicle is titled. If your vehicle is financed the applicable sales tax should have been collected when the vehicle was purchased. Sales tax is calculated on the net purchase price (which is the total purchase price less the amount allowed by a dealer for any trade-in).

Purchase from Private Party

All sales taxes are collected by the Larimer County Vehicle Licensing Division when a vehicle is purchased from a private party.

Sales Tax Calculator

Use our sales tax calculator to help you determine the proper sales tax rates for your new or used vehicle purchase. Details such as purchase price will be required and you must also know if you live inside city limits.