The city of Steamboat Springs has released its preliminary sales tax report for the month of April, with total sales, use, accommodation and short-term rental taxes down nearly 11.3% from the same month last year, according to a Tuesday news release. 

The decline amounts to about $256,000, with year-to-date revenues trailing 2025 by more than $1 million and falling roughly 6% below budget expectations.

Several sectors saw double-digit decreases compared with April 2025. Lodging decreased by 23.14%, restaurants by 19.43%, sporting goods by 21.81%, utilities by 11.93%, and liquor and marijuana decreased by 14.5%.

Accommodation tax revenue, which funds community amenities, parks and environmental efforts, fell over 20% year over year. Short-term rental tax collections, used to support affordable housing and related infrastructure, dropped nearly 22%.

In contrast, building use tax revenue — tied to construction activity — rose sharply, increasing about 88% from April 2025.

City officials noted that tax revenues can fluctuate with economic conditions and development activity. 

To view the full report, visit tinyurl.com/3ydpy6y4.