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Woodland Park sales tax receipts up 5% in January; lodging tax down nearly 30%
Summary
City staff reported January 2025 sales tax receipts increased about 5% year-over-year to approximately $603,333; lodging tax for the month was down 29.4 percent, and staff will continue monitoring reporting timing issues tied to the state's online platform.
City staff reported a 5% year‑over‑year increase in Woodland Park sales tax receipts for January 2025, with the city receiving $603,333 (an increase of $28,695 compared with January 2024), according to the March 20 meeting presentation.
The presenter noted the state’s online sales‑tax reporting had timing irregularities that affect month‑to‑month comparisons; year‑to‑date and month‑to‑date figures coincided for January. City staff also reported lodging tax revenue was down 29.4% for January and said they will continue to include the line in monthly reports for a few more months to monitor trends related to short‑term rental changes.
Council members asked to keep lodging tax on the report through mid‑year to evaluate whether the decline stabilizes. City staff said they will revisit whether to continue showing lodging tax each month after June or July.
