F.A.Q. 

Estes Park Local Marketing District

1. Who authorized the collection of the tax?    In 2008 voters in the district approved two initiatives:  one authorized formation of the Local Marketing District; the second issue allowed the District to levy a 2% tax on overnight stays of 30 days or less beginning Jan. 1, 2009

2. How can I get more information?   The best and most accurate information can be found on the internet at:   http://www.revenue.state.co.us/taxstatutesregs/salesindex/localmarketingdistrict.html

3. Has the Board of Directors been appointed and the officers selected?  Yes, the Town appointed Cory Blackman (Chairperson), Kathy Palmeri, Lindsay Lamson, Chris Wood, and Scott Webermeier (Secretary/Treasurer).  Larimer County appointed Bill Almond (Vice Chairman) and Lee Lasson.

4.  When did the District begin operations? Following a year of studying marketing efforts, the board began funding the District's operations in January, 2010.

5. Who collects the tax and how do they pay the tax?   Lodging Owners, their management companies, or individuals who rent their homes for overnight stays of 30 days or less are liable for the Local Marketing District Tax rate beginning January 1st, 2009 on all receipts from lodging when the stay was less than 30 consecutive days.  The tax is collected by lodging from the customer.  This tax is then remitted quarterly to the Department of Revenue on Form DR 1490, and must be filed by the 25th day of the month following the quarter for which you are filing.  Note: The Local Marketing District (Special District Tax) does not allow a service (vendor’s) fee as you may be accustomed to with the Colorado Sales Tax Returns.

6. How do we know if we are in the new Local Marketing District?  View the district map.