Sales Tax

The City of Gunnison's sales tax rate is 4%

A "business license" is not required to operate within the City of Gunnison. However, a "sales tax license" is required for any business vending a product.

To PURCHASE a sales tax license:

  • Complete Sales Tax Application
  • Pay application fee. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.
  • Mail to Finance Dept. at PO Box 239, Gunnison, CO 81230 OR bring to City Municipal Building at 201 W. Virginia Ave.
  • Office hours are Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. The office is closed on City Holidays.

The fee for a sales tax license is:

  • Annual Renewal: $10.50
  • New Application (Jan-Jun): $10.50
  • New Application (Jul-Dec): $ 5.50

To REMIT city sales tax collected:

  • Complete Sales Tax Return Form and file with the City on or before the 20th of the month following the month of sale.
  • Remit sales taxes collected. Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.
  • Mail to Finance Dept. at PO Box 239, Gunnison, CO 81230 OR deliver to City Municipal Building at 201 W. Virginia Ave.
  • Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 am - 5 pm.

  • Vendors remitting on time are allowed to deduct a 5% vendors fee
  • Payments received after the due date are subject to a 10% penalty and 1% per month interest charge

Sales tax reports:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Contact: Dorene Elam with any additional sales tax questions