Construction Contractor | City of Colorado Springs

General Information

Construction Contractor Tax Information

Construction Material Use Tax Return

Construction Use Tax Return

Contractor does hold a tax license or use tax only account with this office
Contractor submits use tax as liability is incurred
3.07% Construction Use Tax Return
3.12% Construction Use Tax return

Qualified Entity Information (ST19)

Qualified Entity Information & Form

Guideline – Refund of Taxes to Qualifying Entities for the Purchase of Construction Materials
ST-19 COS CON Qualifying Entity Claim for Refund of Sales and/or Use Tax on Construction Materials
Itemization Report for ST19 Claim for Refund Request

Contractor Forms (ST16, ST17 & ST18)

General Contractor & Subcontractor Forms

ST-16 COS QE - Projects performed for exempt entities which will engage in the refund process

ST-17 COS INT - Projects performed for the City of Colorado Springs Only

ST-18 COS AIR - Projects performed for the Colorado Springs Airport Only

Affordable Housing Projects

Claim for Refund for a Qualifying Affordable Housing Project

Sales and/or Use Tax Refund on Construction & Building Materials

Ordinance No 22-39 Amendment 2.7.810D

Effective August 8, 2022, the owner of a qualifying affordable housing project may be eligible for a refund of City of Colorado Springs taxes paid upon purchases of construction and building materials used explicitly in the project. Ordinance 2.7.810(D)

Purchases with a purchase date before August 8, 2022, will not qualify for a refund.

Applying for a Refund Guideline:

Refund of Taxes on the Purchase of Construction Materials for a Qualifying Affordable Housing Project

Property Owner Form (required):

Contractor Forms (required):