Hotel/motel tax collections and short-term rental compliance
Summary
About $3.06 million in projected hotel/motel tax revenue was allocated — mostly to the Chamber, Economic Development, and tourism — with Juneteenth funding set at $15,000 instead of the $46,000 requested. One member voted no.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3,061,242 in projected FY27 hotel/motel tax revenue allocated across tourism and economic development partners.
Tourism and economic development organizations, community event organizers, and the local hospitality industry.
Juneteenth organizers received $15,000 rather than the $46,000 requested.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 11, 2026
Collections hit $2.26 million in FY2024, with short-term rental registrations jumping from 71 to 212 after new detection software. Staff are chasing roughly 250 unregistered rentals and exploring an Airbnb collection agreement; the Mayor questioned the $3 million budget projection.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
About $3.06 million in projected hotel/motel tax revenue was allocated — mostly to the Chamber, Economic Development, and tourism — with Juneteenth funding set at $15,000 instead of the $46,000 requested. One member voted no.
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