Colorado does not charge a statewide real estate transfer tax. Only select resort towns like Aspen and Vail apply local transfer taxes between 1% and 3%. Most counties rely on property taxes instead. Colorado also charges a small documentary fee of 0.01% of the sale price on property transfers.
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Colorado Real Estate Documentary Fee (Transfer Fee)
In Colorado, the state documentary fee, also called the transfer fee, is calculated based on the total purchase price or “consideration” paid for a property. This fee is separate from local property taxes or county recording fees and applies to most counties, including Grand and Douglas.
How the Fee is Calculated
The standard formula is $0.01 for every $100 of the property price, or 0.01%. Alternatively, you can multiply the purchase price by 0.0001 to determine the exact fee. This makes it simple for buyers and sellers to estimate costs before closing.
Calculation Examples
| Purchase Price | Calculation | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | 300,000 × 0.0001 | $30.00 |
| $500,000 | 500,000 × 0.0001 | $50.00 |
| $750,000 | 750,000 × 0.0001 | $75.00 |
| $1,000,000 | 1,000,000 × 0.0001 | $100.00 |
Important Rules for 2026
- Minimum Threshold: No fee is due if the total consideration is $500 or less.
- Rounding: Fees are calculated per $100 increment or major fraction thereof.
- Residential vs. Commercial: Commercial property fees exclude the value of personal property like equipment or furniture.
- Recording Fee vs. Doc Fee: The documentary fee is separate from the county recording fee, which is $43 per document in most Colorado counties as of July 1, 2025.
Colorado State Documentary Fee (Conveyance Rate)
In Colorado, the state documentary fee or conveyance rate is uniform across all 64 counties at 0.01% of the property’s sales price (or $0.10 per $1,000), applicable when the total consideration exceeds $500. This fee is separate from local taxes or recording fees.
Local Transfer Taxes in Certain Towns
While the state rate is consistent, some municipalities within these counties impose additional local transfer taxes, usually ranging from 1% to 3%, often in mountain resort areas like Aspen, Vail, and Telluride. Buyers should consider both state and local rates when estimating total property transfer costs.
Colorado County Conveyance Rates
| County | State Documentary Fee | Local Transfer Tax (Town/City Level) |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 0.01% | N/A |
| Alamosa | 0.01% | N/A |
| Arapahoe | 0.01% | N/A |
| Archuleta | 0.01% | Pagosa Springs: 1.0% |
| Baca | 0.01% | N/A |
| Bent | 0.01% | N/A |
| Boulder | 0.01% | N/A |
| Broomfield | 0.01% | N/A |
| Chaffee | 0.01% | N/A |
| Cheyenne | 0.01% | N/A |
| Clear Creek | 0.01% | N/A |
| Conejos | 0.01% | N/A |
| Costilla | 0.01% | N/A |
| Crowley | 0.01% | N/A |
| Custer | 0.01% | N/A |
| Delta | 0.01% | N/A |
| Denver | 0.01% | N/A |
| Dolores | 0.01% | N/A |
| Douglas | 0.01% | N/A |
| Eagle | 0.01% | Vail: 1.0%, Avon: 2.0%, Gypsum: 1.0% |
| El Paso | 0.01% | N/A |
| Elbert | 0.01% | N/A |
| Fremont | 0.01% | N/A |
| Garfield | 0.01% | Carbondale: 1.5% |
| Gilpin | 0.01% | N/A |
| Grand | 0.01% | Winter Park: 1.0% |
| Gunnison | 0.01% | Crested Butte: 3.0%, Mt. Crested Butte: 2.0% |
| Hinsdale | 0.01% | N/A |
| Huerfano | 0.01% | N/A |
| Jackson | 0.01% | N/A |
| Jefferson | 0.01% | N/A |
| Kiowa | 0.01% | N/A |
| Kit Carson | 0.01% | N/A |
| La Plata | 0.01% | N/A |
| Lake | 0.01% | N/A |
| Larimer | 0.01% | N/A |
| Las Animas | 0.01% | N/A |
| Lincoln | 0.01% | N/A |
| Logan | 0.01% | N/A |
| Mesa | 0.01% | N/A |
| Mineral | 0.01% | N/A |
| Moffat | 0.01% | N/A |
| Montezuma | 0.01% | N/A |
| Montrose | 0.01% | N/A |
| Morgan | 0.01% | N/A |
| Otero | 0.01% | N/A |
| Ouray | 0.01% | N/A |
| Park | 0.01% | N/A |
| Phillips | 0.01% | N/A |
| Pitkin | 0.01% | Aspen: 1.5%, Snowmass Village: 1.0% |
| Prowers | 0.01% | N/A |
| Pueblo | 0.01% | N/A |
| Rio Blanco | 0.01% | N/A |
| Rio Grande | 0.01% | N/A |
| Routt | 0.01% | Steamboat Springs: 1.0% |
| Saguache | 0.01% | N/A |
| San Juan | 0.01% | N/A |
| San Miguel | 0.01% | Telluride: 3.0%, Mountain Village: 3.0% |
| Sedgwick | 0.01% | N/A |
| Summit | 0.01% | Breckenridge: 1.0%, Frisco: 1.0% |
| Teller | 0.01% | N/A |
| Washington | 0.01% | N/A |
| Weld | 0.01% | N/A |
| Yuma | 0.01% | N/A |
Note: Most Colorado counties rely solely on the state documentary fee, with local transfer taxes limited to specific resort towns.
Conclusion
In Colorado, the state documentary fee of 0.01% applies uniformly across all 64 counties, making property transfers simple and predictable. While most counties have no additional transfer taxes, certain towns mainly mountain resort areas impose local taxes from 1% to 3%. Always check both state and local rates when calculating transfer costs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the state documentary fee in Colorado?
The state documentary fee (conveyance rate) is 0.01% of the property sale price, or $0.10 per $1,000, applicable if the consideration exceeds $500.
2. Do all Colorado counties have the same transfer fee?
Yes, all 64 counties apply the same 0.01% state documentary fee, but some municipalities may charge additional local transfer taxes.
3. Which towns impose additional local transfer taxes?
Resort towns like Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Telluride, and Snowmass Village have local taxes ranging from 1% to 3% on property transfers.
4. How is the documentary fee calculated?
Multiply the sale price by 0.0001 or use $0.01 per $100 of the purchase price to determine the exact state documentary fee.
5. Is the documentary fee the same as the recording fee?
No, the documentary fee is separate from the county recording fee, which is typically $43 per document in most Colorado counties.