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Commissioners consider raising transient lodging tax to 10% to capture tourism revenue
Summary
Commissioners discussed increasing the county transient lodging tax from 7% to up to 10% (a level allowed without voter approval) to generate additional revenue for tourism promotion and some general fund support; they scheduled a workshop to consult stakeholders and plan timing.
Curry County commissioners discussed raising the county transient lodging tax (TLT) at the Jan. 9 meeting. County staff presented a slide showing the current TLT rate at 7% and noted the county may increase the rate up to 10% without a public vote because the voters previously authorized a 10% cap.
Staff estimated that raising the TLT to 10% could generate roughly $702,000 in…
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