Canon City Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Canon City, Colorado is 8.7% in 2026 — a 2.9% Colorado state rate plus 5.8% in local add-ons. That is the 10th highest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track, and it runs above Colorado's 7.86% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.70 in tax for a $108.70 total.
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Canon City sales tax rate in 2026
Canon City charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.7%: the Colorado statewide base of 2.9% plus 5.8% in city and county add-ons. Canon City is in Fremont County.
That local add-on is set by Canon City and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Colorado can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Canon City vs the rest of Colorado
At 8.7%, Canon City runs above Colorado's 7.86% statewide average combined rate by 0.84%. Among the 41 Colorado cities we track by combined rate, Canon City ranks the 10th highest.
That puts Canon City on the higher end for Colorado — worth double-checking against the official lookup tool if you're quoting a price to a customer or filing a return.
Sales tax examples in Canon City
At Canon City's 8.7% combined rate:
$100 → $8.70 tax, $108.70 total · $1,000 → $87.00 tax, $1,087.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,175 tax, $27,175 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Canon City means the pre-tax price was $1,002.76 and $87.24 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Canon City's exact rate
The 8.7% rate applies within Canon City's official city limits as published by Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). Addresses with a Canon City mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Canon City sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Canon City, Colorado?
Canon City's combined sales tax rate is 8.7% in 2026 — 2.9% Colorado state tax plus 5.8% in local add-ons. That's the 10th highest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Canon City?
At Canon City's 8.7% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.70, for a $108.70 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Canon City?
At Canon City's 8.7% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,175, for a $27,175 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Canon City's sales tax higher or lower than the Colorado average?
Canon City runs above Colorado's 7.86% statewide average by 0.84%, ranking the 10th highest of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Canon City?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Canon City works back to a $1,002.76 pre-tax price and $87.24 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Canon City's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Canon City area?
The 8.7% rate applies within Canon City's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002) for an address-exact figure.
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