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Greenville County committee backs $1.35 million accommodations-tax grant recommendations
Summary
A county advisory committee recommended distributions from projected FY2025–26 accommodations-tax revenue, prioritizing Visit Greenville SC and a mix of event and program grants; council finance committee approved the recommendations after discussion of grading, forecasting and outreach to smaller applicants.
The Greenville County Council Finance Committee approved the accommodations-tax (ATAX) funding recommendations for fiscal year 2025–26 after hearing a presentation from the county ATAX committee and Visit Greenville SC.
The ATAX advisory committee recommended a budget based on a projected county accommodations-tax revenue of $1,395,000 for FY2025–26, with a total available distribution of $634,300 after required set‑asides and a $100,000 surplus carryover, the committee told the finance panel. The committee’s recommendations prioritize direct tourism drivers and ongoing promotion programs, with Visit Greenville SC receiving a substantial share.
The ATAX program directs a fixed $25,000 to local county government, 5% of the net to the county general…
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