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Scott County Board approves transient-occupancy tax increase, directs 3-point rate to tourism
Summary
The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted to raise the transient-occupancy tax from 2% to 5%, designating the additional 3% for tourism promotion consistent with Virginia Code §58.1‑3819.
The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted to amend the county’s transient-occupancy tax ordinance, increasing the levy from 2% to 5% and designating the additional 3% exclusively for tourism promotion under the cited Virginia statute.
Board leadership opened a public hearing on the ordinance change and then moved and seconded the adoption. The motion passed by voice vote.
The ordinance text presented to the board specified the rate change and referenced Virginia Code §58.1‑3819 as the statutory basis for designating tourism proceeds. No member of the public registered opposition during the hearing.
The change directs the county to allocate the new tourism revenue for marketing and related tourism activities, consistent with how the statute allows localities to dedicate lodging-tax revenues.
Next steps include implementing the amended collection rate through the county’s tax office and accounting practices and allocating the designated tourism funds in upcoming budget or grant cycles.
