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Supervisor proposes regional economic study on reinstating boat tax; board asks staff to explore
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Summary
A supervisor asked staff to evaluate reinstating a local boat tax (boats and slips), citing a prior estimate of about $750,000; the board discussed regional coordination and asked staff to return with an economic-impact update.
A supervisor asked county staff to revisit study work on a potential boat tax (boats and slips) for next tax year, noting a previously supplied estimate of about $750,000 if the tax were reinstated as before.
Board members said a regional economic-impact study—coordinated across Hampton Roads jurisdictions—would better identify whether switching on a local boat tax would shift boating activity to neighboring localities. The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission told supervisors it had not produced a recent regional study, and supervisors suggested a regional approach would reduce the risk of local competitive displacement.
Staff said Virginia Beach recently readopted a boat tax and that some neighboring jurisdictions maintain similar levies. Supervisors directed staff to compile an updated economic-impact assessment for the county by next budget cycle and to consult regional partners as feasible.
