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Sales Tax

Steamboat Springs sales tax is levied on tangible personal property and taxable services that are purchased, sold, leased or rented within the City of Steamboat Springs.  The City of Steamboat Springs is a home rule municipality with its own Municipal Code, collecting its own sales tax.  

Current tax rates:

  • City sales tax, remit to city = 4.5%
  • State of Colorado, remit to state = 2.9%
  • Routt County, remit to state = 1%

Total combined tax rate = 8.4%

  • Accommodations tax, remit to city = 1.0%

Total combined rate on accommodations = 9.4%

  • Short-term rental tax, remit to city = 9%

Total combined tax rate on STR = 18.4%

  • LMD Accommodations Tax, remit to state = 2.0% (Rentals within the Local Marketing District)

Total Combined Tax Rate on LMD Accommodations = 20.4%

 Online Sales Tax Filing

 Sales tax returns can be filed and paid online through Xpress Bill Pay. Anyone requiring assistance can call 970-879-2060 during regular business hours.
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Xpress Bill Pay: As of January 1, 2024, The City of Steamboat Springs imposed a 2.00% service fee on all credit card transactions for sales tax remittance. All other payment options will be available without surcharge.

Colorado Sales and Use Tax (SUTS) Steamboat Springs Jurisdiction ID: 280049. Please use your local account number.

Sales Tax Return: Mail to 115 10th St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Questions? Email: salestax@steamboatsprings.net or call 970-871-8233

Sales Tax Forms

Sales Tax Information

Sales Tax Reports

Sales tax reports may not be fully compatible with screen reader technology. Individuals who require an alternative format to access our digital services are encouraged to submit a Request for Assistance Form.

If you have questions about sales tax reports, please call 970-879-2060.

Senior Sales Tax Rebate Application

Construction Use Tax 

A construction use tax is levied on all construction materials for use or consumption within the City of Steamboat Springs. This includes all materials, fixtures, fabrication labor, and charges to effect delivery.

Construction use tax is collected through the building permit process.  An estimated deposit for construction use tax is paid when a permit is obtained, computed by taking 50% of the estimated cost of construction times the current rate of tax.  At the end of the project a reconciliation is completed to ascertain the actual tax liability for construction materials.

There are two reconciliation options available to the Contractor:

  • Simplified Use Tax Reconciliation – based on 50% of the total project cost applying the same calculation used to determine the initial deposit.  To receive a refund, a Comprehensive Use Tax Reconciliation must be used.
  • Comprehensive Use Tax Reconciliation – based on actual costs of materials and fixtures including materials used by subcontractors with consideration for purchases on which City of Steamboat Springs sales tax was paid.

Construction Use Tax Forms & Info

Excise Tax on Construction

Steamboat Springs’ excise tax on construction helps defray the costs of capital improvements and infrastructure.  Excise tax is levied at a rate of 1.2% of the construction value and is collected through the building permit process.

Vehicle Use Tax 

Steamboat Springs’ vehicle use tax is levied on all automotive vehicles, mobile machinery, and self-propelled construction equipment for use or storage within the City of Steamboat Springs. The tax is levied on the purchase price paid and is collected through the vehicle registration process with the Routt County Motor Vehicle Department.

Voluntary Disclosure Agreement

Steamboat Springs has a voluntary disclosure program. Please contact a city sales and use tax auditor to begin the process.

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