Construction Contractor
General 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)
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-17 COS INT Contractors Certificate Assignment of Rights
- ST-17 COS INT Contractors Summary Sheet
- Request for Tax Paid Certificate
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
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:
Property Owner Form (required):
- ST-21 COS AHP - Claim for Refund for a Qualifying Affordable Housing Project
- W9 Taxpayer Identification Number & Certification (IRS Rev. 10.2018)
Contractor Forms (required):