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Warren County reviews occupancy tax collections and short‑term rental compliance; Granicus results fall short of projections
Summary
County staff reported a small year‑over‑year rise in occupancy tax collections but said the Granicus enforcement product has yielded $71,000 to date against higher initial projections; officials are testing alternative vendors and said platform collection rules remain unsettled under New York law.
County staff reported that total occupancy tax (OCT) collections through the 2024 reporting period reached $7.9 million, up from $7.6 million in the prior comparable period, an increase the presenter characterized as roughly $300,000 (about 4% overall but about 1% after enforcement adjustments). The committee heard a detailed update on short‑term rental (STR) compliance, vendor performance and state law developments that could change how platforms remit taxes.
County Treasurer Ms. Martin said the county has collected about $71,000 so far through the Granicus enforcement contract on an upfront $40,000 investment, which the county presenter said represents about a 78% return…
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