**Steamboat Springs, Colorado–October 16, 2026-**Final August tax collections were 3.60% lower than August 2025, a decrease of $114,942. Year-to-date collections are $1.06 million below the same period last year, or 3.59% down year-to-date.
Several categories saw notable changes compared with August 2025:
Liquor and Marijuana: down 17.5%
Sporting Goods: down 11.4%
Lodging: down 10.8%
Restaurants: down 8.7%
Construction: **down 7.7% Accommodation Tax – August Collections Down 10.2%**Collections decreased $11,809 compared with August 2025. Revenue supports community improvements, parks and open space, and preservation of natural resources.
**STR Tax – August Collections Down 15.4%**Collections decreased $104,941 compared with August 2025. Revenue supports affordable and attainable housing and related infrastructure.
**Building Use Tax – August Collections Up 67%**Collections increased $239,378 compared with August 2025. Revenue funds the city capital projects and can fluctuate based on development activity.
For a closer look at the numbers, including detailed tax collections by category and type, view the current sales tax report online.
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ContactEmail Deni Yaneva, Budget and Tax Manager, or call 970-871-8242Email Michael Lane, Marketing & Communications Manager, or call 970-871-8220