- Westminster, Colorado will increase its city sales and use tax rate to 4.25% (from 3.85%) effective January 1, 2026, following the passage of Ballot Measure 3H.
- Additional revenue will fund fire/EMS staffing, a new fire station, rebuilding Fire Station 3, emergency vehicles/equipment, and at least $2 million annually for street improvements.
- The city administers and collects its own tax independently as a home-rule city.
- The change affects remote sellers, marketplace facilitators, Colorado retailers in home-rule cities, and anyone using manual tax rates.
- There is no grace period; under-collecting after January 1, 2026, may result in discrepancies, penalties, and reporting issues.
Source: taxcloud.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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