Interim City Manager Amber Blake signed into order the deferral of sales tax payments to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses that qualify within city limits. The city is accepting applications for the deferral of payments due during the period when the Emergency Declaration is in effect.

Payment of sales or use taxes for sales after March 1 and during the period the Emergency Declaration is in effect, may be deferred until 90 days after the month in which the Emergency Declaration is terminated. All taxes must need be paid in full at that time. No interest or penalties will be imposed on deferred amounts that are paid when due. A business cannot defer more than $10,000 in sales or use taxes.

For the application and eligibility criteria, visit www.DurangoGov.org/SalesTax. Submit completed forms to Finance@DurangoGov.org. For more information, call 375-5000.