Durango Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Durango, Colorado is 9.4% in 2026 — a 2.9% Colorado state rate plus 6.5% in local add-ons. That is the 2nd highest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track, and it runs above Colorado's 7.86% average. On a $100 purchase that's $9.40 in tax for a $109.40 total.
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Durango sales tax rate in 2026
Durango charges a combined sales tax rate of 9.4%: the Colorado statewide base of 2.9% plus 6.5% in city and county add-ons. Durango is in La Plata County. Durango administers its own sales tax (home-rule); the combined rate shown is published by the Colorado Department of Revenue for information.
That local add-on is set by Durango and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Colorado can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Durango vs the rest of Colorado
At 9.4%, Durango runs above Colorado's 7.86% statewide average combined rate by 1.54%. Among the 41 Colorado cities we track by combined rate, Durango ranks the 2nd highest.
That puts Durango 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 Durango
At Durango's 9.4% combined rate:
$100 → $9.40 tax, $109.40 total · $1,000 → $94.00 tax, $1,094.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,350 tax, $27,350 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Durango means the pre-tax price was $996.34 and $93.66 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Durango's exact rate
The 9.4% rate applies within Durango's official city limits as published by Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). Addresses with a Durango 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.
Durango sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Durango, Colorado?
Durango's combined sales tax rate is 9.4% in 2026 — 2.9% Colorado state tax plus 6.5% in local add-ons. That's the 2nd highest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Durango?
At Durango's 9.4% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $9.40, for a $109.40 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Durango?
At Durango's 9.4% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,350, for a $27,350 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Durango's sales tax higher or lower than the Colorado average?
Durango runs above Colorado's 7.86% statewide average by 1.54%, ranking the 2nd highest of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Durango?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Durango works back to a $996.34 pre-tax price and $93.66 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Durango's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Durango area?
The 9.4% rate applies within Durango'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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