Telluride transfer tax
On a $400,000 home sale in Telluride, CO, transfer taxes come to $12,040 (3.01% of the price): Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100) and Telluride real estate transfer tax (3%), paid by the buyer.
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
3% RETT.
Telluride transfer tax calculator
- State
- Municipal
| Tax | Rate | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado documentary feeState | $0.01 per $100 | Buyer | $40.00 |
| Telluride real estate transfer taxMunicipal | 3% | Negotiable | $12,000.00 |
| Total transfer tax (3.01% of the price) | $12,040.00 | ||
"Who pays" is the customary or legal default; your purchase contract can move it.
Transfer tax in Telluride by home price
| Sale price | Total tax | Effective rate | Seller | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $7,525 | 3.01% | $3,750 | $3,775 |
| $400,000 | $12,040 | 3.01% | $6,000 | $6,040 |
| $600,000 | $18,060 | 3.01% | $9,000 | $9,060 |
| $800,000 | $24,080 | 3.01% | $12,000 | $12,080 |
| $1,000,000 | $30,100 | 3.01% | $15,000 | $15,100 |
| $1,500,000 | $45,150 | 3.01% | $22,500 | $22,650 |
| $2,500,000 | $75,250 | 3.01% | $37,500 | $37,750 |
| $5,000,000 | $150,500 | 3.01% | $75,000 | $75,500 |
Negotiable amounts are shown half to each side.
Selling in Telluride?
Transfer tax is usually the second-biggest closing cost after the agent's commission. Comparing agents' fees often saves more than any exemption.
Exemptions in Colorado
- Consideration of $500 or less
- Gift deeds
- Treasurer's, public trustee and sheriff's deeds
- Correction deeds
- Cemetery lots
Local exemptions can differ; see Colorado transfer tax.
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Questions
What is the transfer tax rate in Telluride?
3.01% of the price on a $400,000 sale: Colorado documentary fee ($0.01 per $100); Telluride real estate transfer tax (3%).
Who pays transfer tax in Telluride?
Colorado documentary fee: Buyer — Paid by the party recording the deed — usually the buyer.. Telluride real estate transfer tax: Negotiable — Payer could not be confirmed from the town code; set by the contract.. The purchase contract can assign it differently.
How much is transfer tax on a $500,000 house in Telluride?
$15,050 in total (seller $0, buyer $50, negotiable $15,000).
Does Colorado have a real estate transfer tax?
Not at the state level — only a documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of price. Some resort towns charge their own transfer tax.
How much is the Colorado documentary fee on a $500,000 home?
$50 (0.01%).
Sources
- Town of Telluride – FAQ: What is RETT?
- Town of Telluride – Taxes
- C.R.S. §39-13-102 Documentary fee
- Weld County Clerk & Recorder – recording a document
Last checked October 13, 2026. Rates in effect for residential sales; commercial, leasehold and entity transfers can differ. Always confirm with your title company or closing attorney before closing.