Vail Transfer Tax Calculator

Every layer that applies to a Vail sale, added up.

Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
Advertisement

Who pays in Vail

Buyer and seller are jointly responsible under the ordinance. Buyers customarily pay.

What catches people out

Vail has charged this since 1980 and TABOR prevents it from rising. The money is restricted to parks, open space, recreation and environmental programs.

Advertisement

Sources

Town of Vail, Real Estate Transfer Tax
“Creation of the Town of Vail 1% Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) in 1980 ... each person or persons involved in the transfer are jointly responsible for payment.”


Last verified: September 21, 2026.

See the full Colorado transfer tax rules →

Advertisement

Estimates only. Your closing agent or the county recorder issues the final figure. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.