Golden, Colorado sales tax rate: 7.5%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Golden, Colorado is 7.5%. That’s the 2.9% state rate plus 4.6% in local taxes. It’s higher than 50 of the 114 Colorado cities we checked, and 1 other city pays the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Golden combined rate
7.5%
- Colorado state
- 2.9%
- Jefferson CountyCounty
- 0.5%
- GoldenCity
- 3%
- Scientific And Cultural Facilities DistrictSpecial district
- 0.1%
- Regional Transportation DistrictSpecial district
- 1%
Golden sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- ColoradoState · 2.9%$2.90
- Jefferson CountyCounty · 0.5%$0.50
- Golden CityCity · 3%$3.00
- Scientific And Cultural Facilities DistrictSpecial district · 0.1%$0.10
- Regional Transportation DistrictSpecial district · 1%$1.00
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State, county, city and special district taxes add up to 7.5%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Golden addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado | State | 2.9% |
| Jefferson County | County | 0.5% |
| Golden City | City | 3% |
| Scientific And Cultural Facilities District | Special district | 0.1% |
| Regional Transportation District | Special district | 1% |
| Combined rate | 7.5% |
Rate history
- July 20237.5%
- July 20247.5%
- July 20257.5%
- July 20267.5%
- Today7.5%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Golden
Closest cities
- Lakewood6 mi7.93%
- Arvada7 mi7.96%
- Westminster12 mi9%
- Englewood13 mi8.05%
- Idaho Springs16 mi10.55%
- Northglenn17 mi8.75%
- Denver18 mi9.15%
- Greenwood Village18 mi7.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Golden, Colorado?
The combined sales tax rate in Golden is 7.5% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 2.9% Colorado state tax, 0.5% Jefferson County, 3% Golden City, 0.1% Scientific And Cultural Facilities District, 1% Regional Transportation District.
Why does Golden pay Scientific And Cultural Facilities District and Regional Transportation District tax?
Special districts such as Scientific And Cultural Facilities District and Regional Transportation District levy their own sales tax on top of the state, county and city rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for Golden’s 80401 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Golden?
Partly. Colorado taxes 20% of the price of software as a service, so the effective rate in Golden is 3%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Golden?
Yes, if they have nexus in Colorado: more than $100,000 in Colorado sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Colorado Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Colorado Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Golden’s 80401 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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