Montezuma County Lodging Tax Increase (2% to 5%)
Montezuma County, Colorado
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Infrastructure
Raises about $405,000 in the first year for Montezuma County tourism, recreation and visitor services. Guests staying outside Cortez would pay a 5% county tax on hotel and short rental stays.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Montezuma County Commissioners (County Resolution 10)
The county's elected commissioners approved the wording in August 2026. Colorado law says voters must approve a tax increase.
Source: the-journal.com
A YES vote means
Raise the county tax on short stays from 2% to 5% in January 2027, excluding Cortez. Property taxes would not change.
A NO vote means
Keep the county's 2% tax on short stays outside Cortez. The county would not receive this added money for tourism, recreation and visitor services.
Source: montezumacounty.gov
Source: montezumacounty.gov