City Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase
Two ballot measures related to public safety funding and mental health and human services funding were passed by Lafayette voters on Nov. 2, 2021. This action will increase the City Sales and Use Tax rate from 3.5% to 3.87%, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
Through Dec. 31, 2021
Businesses should continue charging and collecting 3.5% City Sales Tax on taxable sales to Lafayette customers through Dec. 31, 2021. Adjust point-of-sale systems to begin charging and collecting 3.87% City sales to Lafayette customers made on and after Jan. 1, 2022.
The City Sales and Use Tax rates increase also applies to all City Use Tax liabilities, including general Use Tax due on purchases, Use Tax paid on City building permits, and Use tax paid on motor vehicles.
Starting Jan. 1, 2022
The City of Lafayette's Sales Tax rate is 3.87%. Sales tax is remitted directly to the City of Lafayette, a Home Rule jurisdiction. The City is located in Boulder County.
Sales Tax Rate Information