Admission Tax, Use Tax & Property Mill Levies

Admission Tax

Admission tax is charged when a person purchases an admission to an entertainment, amusement, or athletic event, exhibition, or other production or assembly. The admission tax fee is $0.25.

Use Tax

The City has a 3.50% Use Tax that applies to purchases of tangible personal property when Sheridan City Sales Tax has not been paid on that property.

The Use Tax is collected from businesses through a self-assessment and is remitted to the City, via MuniRevs, on a monthly or quarterly basis. The Use Tax for vehicles is due at the time of vehicle registration and is collected by Arapahoe County. The Use Tax for building materials is collected as a part of the City's building permitting process. 

FAQ's for Use Tax.

Real Property

Mill Levies

The following Sheridan Real Property Mill Levy Taxes are collected by Arapahoe County:

  • 12.795 - Bond Fund
  • 5.974 - Sheridan General Fund
  • .380 - Refunds/Abatements
  • 19.149 - Total for the City of Sheridan

Contact Us

For additional information about any of Sheridan's taxes, you may contact the City Finance Department at 303-762-2200.