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Steamboat Springs
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental conditions are recorded in Steamboat Springs
overlay zones: A unlimited / B capped by subzone / C prohibited.
Find published guidance for your Steamboat Springs address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Steamboat Springs.

What you need to do in Steamboat Springs

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    overlay zones: A unlimited / B capped by subzone / C prohibited.

  2. To do
    Get the Steamboat Springs short-term rental license or registration

    Term: Annual. Rule: Sec 12-571.

  3. To do
    Collect and remit the 16.5% combined local taxes yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

overlay zones: A unlimited / B capped by subzone / C prohibited. The published guide for Steamboat Springs lists 16.5% combined tax rate. Recorded components: 1% City accommodations tax; 9% Voter-approved STR tax; 2% Local Marketing District tax within LMD; 4.5% City sales. The state table lists a 2.9% Colorado state sales tax in addition. The state base rate excludes local taxes and any separate lodging charges. A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

At a glance.

Combined tax
16.5%
State tax
2.9%
Total for a direct booking
19.4%
License
Required
Local filing
You collect and remit

Other taxes or assessments may apply. Review tax context and confirm the full amount for your rental with the authority.

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What the recorded taxes cover

Recorded local sales tax: 4.5%

The sales-tax rate is shown separately and is not added again to the lodging-tax estimate.

Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Steamboat Springs: Recorded remittance instructions

city sales + accommodations + 9% STR tax SELF-COLLECTED to city (file via city online portal/Xpress Bill Pay) due 20th; LMD 2% to state

Source for these notes: steamboatsprings.net: rules regulations

Platform tax collection guidance for Steamboat Springs

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
VrboPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
Booking.comPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply before you list. Term: Annual.

  • Collection of the 16.5% combined tax

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Steamboat Springs combined taxes16.5%
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City accommodations tax1%
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Voter-approved STR tax9%
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Local Marketing District tax within LMD2%
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City sales4.5%
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Colorado state sales tax2.9%
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Steamboat Springs STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Steamboat Springs occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Steamboat Springs?

A license or registration is required. Term: Annual.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.