Sales Tax

Welcome to the City of Arvada Sales Tax and Audit Division. Our main purpose is to collect and account for sales and use tax, enforce the regulations contained in Chapter 98 of the Arvada City Code, and to answer questions regarding the city sales and use tax regulations.

Key initiatives supported:

• Collection of sales/use tax - provide returns to businesses.
• Licensing new businesses - send out and process licenses for businesses that have nexus within the City of Arvada.
• Conduct audits - the division has an active audit program with three full time field auditors.
• Provide information - answers questions from taxpayers via mail, phone or in person. Provide information and brochures for the sales and use tax portion of the City of Arvada municipal code (see Arvada City Charter and City Code under Related Links).
• Collect delinquent taxes - contacting delinquent accounts and working with them to bring the accounts into compliance.

Authorization to Convert Your Check to an Electronic Funds Transfer Debit -  By sending your check to us, you authorize the City or Arvada to convert the check into an electronic funds transfer.  Please be aware that your bank account may be debited as soon as the same day we receive your payment. 

2010 Resident Rebate for Qualifying Citizens has closed.  Please check back in May for details on the 2011 program. 

The City of Arvada will offer a rebate for qualifying Arvada citizens from May through October.  There are four categories that are eligible for the rebate, as well as specific income limitations:

1. Senior Citizen: Age 65 by December 31 of previous year;
2. Single Person: Between the age of 55 and 65 by December 31 of previous year;
3. Disabled Person;
4. Head of Household.

The income limits are set yearly by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the metro Denver area. Prior applicants will have applications mailed to their homes.