Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Was tangible personal property exchanged?
- If yes, complete the Tax on Sale of Business Form (TOSOB) and return with payment within 10 days of closing.
2. Do you provide taxable items or services in the city limits?
- If yes, setup a sales tax account by completing the Sales Tax Application Form
- If you are not sure, Email salestax@steamboatsprings.net or 970-871-8233
3. Does your business activity include;
- Short Term rentals?
- If yes, contact the city planning department to see if a (STR) short term rental permit is needed.
For more information, see Short Term Rentals
- If yes, contact the city planning department to see if a (STR) short term rental permit is needed.
- Food preparation?
- If yes, contact the Routt County Environmental Health or 970-870-5588
- Sale of beer/wine/liquor
- If yes, contact City of Steamboat Springs City Clerk or 970-871-8275
4. Will sales take place only during a single or one-time special event?
- If yes, contact City of Steamboat Springs Special Events Department
- A one-time event use single event sales tax application and deposit is required. Email salestax@steamboatsprings.net or 970-871-8233
5. Does your business or rental property use water?
- If your business or rental property is located within the City of Steamboat Springs Water District, or to find out if it is, contact utilities@steamboatsprings.net to obtain information in regard to rates, billing schedules, outstanding balances and to open a new account.
- If your business or rental property is within the Mt Werner Water District, please contact that office at 970-879-2424.
- If your business or rental property is within the Routt County Water District, please contact that office at 970-870-5588.
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Complete our online Sales Tax Application you will receive an e-mail with you sales tax license in next 10-14 business days.
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No, the licenses are valid and active unless an account closure notice is received.Sales Tax
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Sales tax returns are due on the 20th of the month following the end of the reporting period (i.e. January would be due February 20th, Quarter 1 (Jan - Mar) would be due April 20th).Sales Tax
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As of 1/1/17 the City sales tax rate is 4.5%Sales Tax
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As of 1/1/17 8.4% (4.5% City, 2.9% State and 1% County). Please contact us for additional information regarding sales taxes on lodging.Sales Tax
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The City of Steamboat Springs imposes use tax on automotive vehicles, construction materials and factory built housing. The City does not have a consumer use tax. Please call City Hall at 970-879-2060 for more informationSales Tax
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Effective Feb 1, 2023 the Colorado Retail Delivery Fee is exempt.