Every layer that applies to a Vail sale, added up.
Verified September 21, 2026 · city ordinance and state source checked
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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.
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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.”